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title: "Payment to a collaborator on a research project."
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# Payment to a collaborator on a research project.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5fea13f-fa3e-4c03-a13a-de4ab21827fe

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## Summary

The University of Nottingham is seeking a collaborator for a research project titled "Cat Royale," funded by the UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems Hub. The procurement process was initiated through a direct method and is classified under research services within the CPV category. The contract, valued at £54,410, has been awarded, with the delivery set in the East Midlands. The tender closed on 11 April 2022, and the contract period commenced the following day, 12 April 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in research services to engage in innovative projects alongside established organisations. Businesses with experience in collaborative research and development, particularly those focusing on autonomous systems, will find this contract particularly relevant. Competing for such opportunities can help smaller firms expand their portfolio and gain recognition in the academic and research community.

## Notice

Blast Theory are a collaborator on a project titled 'Cat Royale', funded by the UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems (TAS) Hub.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89789f9e-1874-4318-a812-04b02136e9b9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2022 - 12 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,410 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,410 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLAST THEORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2022 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89789f9e-1874-4318-a812-04b02136e9b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89789f9e-1874-4318-a812-04b02136e9b9
  1st July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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