--- title: "R-Cloud Framework Renewal" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c85273ba-fe6f-43f5-9d6c-908735d59088" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c85273ba-fe6f-43f5-9d6c-908735d59088" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c85273ba-fe6f-43f5-9d6c-908735d59088.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c85273ba-fe6f-43f5-9d6c-908735d59088.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)" published: "2017-12-03" --- # R-Cloud Framework Renewal Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c85273ba-fe6f-43f5-9d6c-908735d59088 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c85273ba-fe6f-43f5-9d6c-908735d59088) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c85273ba-fe6f-43f5-9d6c-908735d59088.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) in Salisbury is conducting a selective tender for the renewal of its R-Cloud Framework, aimed at enhancing access to Science and Technology research contracts. The tender, titled "R-Cloud Framework Renewal," was published on 3rd December 2017 and falls within the services category, specifically targeting research services (CPV code: 73110000). This procurement is set to conclude on 31st August 2017, and the successful contract period will commence from 1st March 2018, running until 29th February 2020, with an estimated contract value between £5 million and £40 million. This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage with DSTL, as the authority intends to broaden its supplier base while reducing contracting costs. Businesses specialising in Science and Technology research, particularly those with expertise in areas such as Command, Control, Communication and Intelligence, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The procurement method is a restrictive procedure, and interested suppliers are encouraged to register their interest via email to ensure participation in this competitive process. ## Notice Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), which is part of the UK Ministry of Defence, wishes to renew it's commercial framework for Science and Technology (S&T) research contracts, known as R-Cloud (Research Cloud). Dstl places extensive fundamental, experimental and applied research with industry and academic suppliers and wants to broaden access for this supply base, reducing the cost of trading with Dstl and enabling agile contracting. R-Cloud complements Dstl's other contracting mechanisms and academic and industry suppliers of S&T research will be invited to pre-qualify onto it to join Dstl's research supplier community. The ownership of any intellectual property generated will remain with the suppliers. Although this requirement is exempt from the Procurement Regulations as it is for Research activities, Dstl is advertising and competing for new participants. For existing R-Cloud suppliers further information and guidance about this renewal process will be published on the R-Cloud portal https://rcloud.dstl.gov.uk/ . AS A RESULT OF DSTL BECOMING AN EXECUTIVE AGENCY OF THE MOD, ADDITIONAL INTERNAL GOVERNANCE & APPROVAL PROCESSES NEED TO BE COMPLIED WITH. THIS HAS IMPACTED ON THE REFRESH ACTIVITY AND AS A CONSEQUENCE THE CURRENT R-CLOUD FRAMEWORK HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 28 FEBRUARY 2018. NO ACTION IS REQUIRED BY EITHER EXISTING SUPPLIERS OR THOSE SUPPLIERS WHO HAVE ALREADY EXPRESSED AN INTEREST IN REGISTERING. SHOULD SUPPLIERS WISH TO REGISTER FOR THE CURRENT FRAMEWORK THEY SHOULD DO SO VIA AN EMAIL TO dstlrcloud@dstl.gov.uk . This call relates to a series of R-Cloud frameworks covering eight Capability Areas as follows: * Command, Control, Communication & Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) * Chemi Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Salisbury: Research services.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f9c98a5-5485-430f-ac35-c78842bec83c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 29 Feb 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL) | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 3 Dec 2017 at 13:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f9c98a5-5485-430f-ac35-c78842bec83c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f9c98a5-5485-430f-ac35-c78842bec83c 3rd December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://rcloud.dstl.gov.uk/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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