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title: "ACC6034391 - Autonomous System Framework"
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# ACC6034391 - Autonomous System Framework

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7cc59a4-83d5-4455-88b4-ba3281f911f7

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has awarded a contract to DEFENDTEX LIMITED for the procurement of an Autonomous System Framework. The contract, valued at £198,540 GBP, falls under the Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services category. The procurement method used was an Open Procedure (below threshold). The tender period ended on 3rd August 2022, and the contract period is from 30th January 2023 to 31st July 2023. The award was granted on 21st December 2022, and the contract award notice is available on Contracts Finder.

This procurement contract offers business opportunities for companies involved in research and development services within the defence industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender. DEFENDTEX LIMITED, the awarded supplier, will provide the Autonomous System Framework, contributing to innovation and technological advancement in the defence sector. Businesses in the United Kingdom, particularly those in England, can benefit from participating in this procurement process and potentially expanding their market presence.

## 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/705edcdf-5e70-4d88-96eb-3533848fba42 |
| 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 | 28 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £198,540 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £198,540 |
| 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 | DEFENDTEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Dec 2022 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/705edcdf-5e70-4d88-96eb-3533848fba42

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/705edcdf-5e70-4d88-96eb-3533848fba42
  28th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/908875fe-7755-4ef7-a99e-c33d9871eb4f
  Contract Purchase Order
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/80f431b8-f318-4332-8307-8b778a75b881
  Contract Purchase Agreement

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