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title: "DSTL0000008511_Transfer Learning and Bayesian Inference within Smart Cities"
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# DSTL0000008511_Transfer Learning and Bayesian Inference within Smart Cities

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6baef34-5f1a-4454-a404-06a532564a55

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract titled 'Transfer Learning and Bayesian Inference within Smart Cities' to The University of Newcastle Upon Tyne. The contract falls under the research services category with a total value of £120,534. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, and the contract period is from November 7, 2022, to September 30, 2027. The tender was initiated on June 30, 2022, with the award date being November 7, 2022. The contracting process took place in England, with the buying organisation located in Salisbury.

This awarded contract presents an opportunity for businesses interested in research services within smart cities. Companies specialising in similar research fields and those capable of delivering innovative solutions in the smart cities industry would be suitable competitors. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory's procurement stage was completed through a direct single tender action process, making it crucial for interested businesses to monitor such opportunities through direct engagement with the buying organisation. The contract provides a valuable reference point for companies seeking to grow their presence in the research services sector for smart city applications.

## Notice

Contract already awarded - published for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dd906c3-d018-4344-9999-07c4f97eded5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 12 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2022 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,534 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,534 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2022 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dd906c3-d018-4344-9999-07c4f97eded5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dd906c3-d018-4344-9999-07c4f97eded5
  12th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ff02cfd-aa6b-4ad2-be90-80b6181df212
  Task Overview
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/03360bd4-16c0-4ed1-afce-df7545447ca7
  Purchase Order

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