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title: "GB-Salisbury: UK-Fr PhD - 2021 Call"
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# GB-Salisbury: UK-Fr PhD - 2021 Call

Buyer: DSTL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfdd90ff-6e31-4196-a5d5-327fc8421a09

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## Summary

The Dstl (Defence Science and Technology Laboratory) is conducting a procurement process titled "GB-Salisbury: UK-Fr PhD - 2021 Call," focusing on Research and Development services related to security and defence materials. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having formally completed the tender period which ended on 10 March 2021. The awarded contract, worth £100,000, will commence on 1 October 2021 and run until 30 September 2024, and it involves collaboration with Queen Mary University of London based in London, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly those specialising in security and defence. Companies that demonstrate expertise in collaborative research projects, particularly within the academic or governmental sectors, would be well-suited to compete. The open procurement method encourages a wide range of participants, making this an attractive opportunity for both established firms and emerging companies looking to expand their portfolio in defence research collaborations.

## Notice

The UK-France joint PhD programme aims to develop research in key areas of mutual interest to France and the UK. The programme was agreed at the 2010 Anglo-French Summit as one of the ten priorities in 2011 for the Anglo French Defence Research Group (AFDRG). This opportunity has been formally advertised on the gov.uk website. This notice is issued in order to publicise further. Full details regarding this opportunity are available at the link below: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/phd-calling-notice-uk-france-phd-programme--2 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 'GB-Salisbury: UK-Fr PhD - 2021 Call'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab09be47-8f76-47a6-b4e3-2242367b1fa6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2021 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab09be47-8f76-47a6-b4e3-2242367b1fa6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab09be47-8f76-47a6-b4e3-2242367b1fa6
  11th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/phd-calling-notice-uk-france-phd-programme--2

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