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title: "ARA WP2.4 Improved Communications Situational Awareness"
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# ARA WP2.4 Improved Communications Situational Awareness

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0946667-07a7-4d9d-a9f8-b4a521185f83

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has completed a procurement process titled "ARA WP2.4 Improved Communications Situational Awareness." This initiative falls under the research and development services category and is designed to enhance communication architectures for improved command and control in challenging environments. The procurement method employed was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 24 January 2022, while the contract, valued at £149,561.29, commenced on 27 January 2022 and is set to conclude on 27 April 2022. The project is located in Salisbury, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specializing in research and development services and consultancy. Companies that have expertise in communications technologies, particularly those capable of innovative solutions for operational command and control in high-stress environments, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find favourable conditions to engage with the DSTL through this award process, given the procurement's focus on promoting diverse participation in technological advancements.

## Notice

This requirement is to explore and identify improved approaches to understanding openness modularity and flexibility in CIS Architectures. It is an activity within the Autonomous Resilient Architectures (ARA) project which seeks to develop and demonstrate self-discovering, self-connecting, self-coordinating architectures across a multi-domain, multi-classification, multi-national enterprises to provide improved C2, including in Denied, Degraded, intermittent and Low bandwidth (DDIL) environments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8519bb84-dd45-4b6b-8627-f08d2c10eb3a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2022 - 27 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,561 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,561 |
| 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 | QINETIQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2022 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8519bb84-dd45-4b6b-8627-f08d2c10eb3a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8519bb84-dd45-4b6b-8627-f08d2c10eb3a
  14th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c4eede6-8105-4d0b-a617-2a89d99cf2f0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7b73c6fa-a87f-4b48-931e-aebc096f4a38

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