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title: "ACC2036710 - An improved method for active control of solid rocket motor performance"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c23625cb-8ffe-4612-924a-fdd593762d35"
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buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2023-06-16"
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# ACC2036710 - An improved method for active control of solid rocket motor performance

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c23625cb-8ffe-4612-924a-fdd593762d35

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory based in Salisbury, England, has awarded a contract titled "ACC2036710 - An improved method for active control of solid rocket motor performance" in the Research and Development Services category. The contract value is £188,099.88, and it follows an Open procedure below threshold. The contract period starts on 15th June 2023 and ends on 15th March 2024.

This tender from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the research and development sector, to provide services related to the improvement of solid rocket motor performance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to engage in government contracts for consultancy services would find this tender suitable. The successful bidder, Smallspark Space Systems Limited based in Cardiff, Wales, stands to benefit from this contract award.

## Notice

DASA Contract - Published for transparency purposes only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42f71086-cb62-4b7f-828e-adeb22aa3290 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2023 - 15 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £188,099 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £188,099 |
| 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 | SMALLSPARK SPACE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2023 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42f71086-cb62-4b7f-828e-adeb22aa3290

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42f71086-cb62-4b7f-828e-adeb22aa3290
  16th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b047243-c892-4cda-80b2-fe175cd89405
  Contract purchase Agreement generated via CHESS using the ISC terms and conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/45d2e953-1486-420d-be50-d82e90e1a02b
  Description "Contract purchase order generated via CHESS

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