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title: "3.5 Year Research PhD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cffee670-0136-4d1a-be6d-2830d091195a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2022-01-11"
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# 3.5 Year Research PhD

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cffee670-0136-4d1a-be6d-2830d091195a

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## Summary

The procurement process for a "3.5 Year Research PhD" was conducted by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, based in Salisbury, England. The contract, valued at £90,381.49, was awarded through a direct procurement method via a single tender action due to its value being below the threshold for competitive tendering. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2021 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2025. The tender period ended on 30th July 2021, indicating that the process has been completed for transparency purposes, although the contract has already been awarded.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those specialising in security and defence materials. While this particular contract was not open for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the nature of the procurement method, larger organisations with expertise in related fields may find potential for collaboration or future procurement opportunities aligned with similar projects.

## 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/9ce98b69-5d9c-41d7-9f76-59a66844c20a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 11 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,381 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,381 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |

## 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 Jan 2022 at 15:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ce98b69-5d9c-41d7-9f76-59a66844c20a
- 11 Oct 2021 at 17:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ce98b69-5d9c-41d7-9f76-59a66844c20a
- 11 Oct 2021 at 16:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ce98b69-5d9c-41d7-9f76-59a66844c20a
- 27 Jul 2021 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ce98b69-5d9c-41d7-9f76-59a66844c20a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ce98b69-5d9c-41d7-9f76-59a66844c20a
  11th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23aa7840-e093-482b-8225-7cf9300a44cb
  Redacted contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/36e3f285-746c-45b0-8bac-8a1cc89a5a6d
  Redacted SoR
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40c3a75d-2804-444c-a1ae-9fba2db2b6c5
  Timelines
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0876faf-b8be-4f2d-b3c0-d63a9fafdcba
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ddb46ef4-0d74-47b0-9a27-0dcd9fb4b8d6
  Contract Documentation [Redacted]
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/08bf3931-153a-4d37-bbcf-1cda0042cf8e
  Timelines
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fa43ae30-5f22-4c31-97b1-406f47d7e6e7

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