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title: "Contract already awarded Notice published for transparency purposes only"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2021-12-17"
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# Contract already awarded Notice published for transparency purposes only

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1b4e963-934b-4bfa-a1ca-5ff11fd16fe1

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has completed a public procurement process for the contract titled "Contract already awarded Notice published for transparency purposes only," which pertains to research and development services focusing on security and defence materials. This tender was initiated as a direct procurement action, classified as a single tender below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 13th July 2021 and is valued at £18,860. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2021 and will conclude on 31st August 2021, with delivery expected at the postal code SP40JQ in Salisbury, England.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in research, technology, and defence-related services. Companies that specialise in commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) product testing and evaluation are particularly well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. As the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory seeks continuous innovation and effective solutions for defence needs, there will be further openings for contractors within large-scale service provisions, especially firms with established frameworks in collaboration with DSTL.

## Notice

Test and evaluation of a COTS product Notice published for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/944eb0bb-71b7-449e-a687-82b8241d8abb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2021 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,860 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,860 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROVIDENCE GLOBAL ITF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2021 at 08:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/944eb0bb-71b7-449e-a687-82b8241d8abb
- 15 Dec 2021 at 14:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/944eb0bb-71b7-449e-a687-82b8241d8abb
- 14 Jul 2021 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/944eb0bb-71b7-449e-a687-82b8241d8abb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/944eb0bb-71b7-449e-a687-82b8241d8abb
  17th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce2f0b8a-f208-4523-a93e-f296c5008c63
  Redacted schedule of requirement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bcc2bf9e-d14a-4be9-b675-9f48443ea596
  Transparency forecast

## Provenance

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