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title: "Low SWaP Mobile Sensors for Knife Detection"
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# Low SWaP Mobile Sensors for Knife Detection

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d13cbb35-4f7f-4db8-852c-aab322bd7de9

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has completed a procurement process concerning the "Low SWaP Mobile Sensors for Knife Detection", classified under research and development services. This task was awarded to Awerian Ltd through a selective procurement method as a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The contract, valued at £99,500, spans from 24th September 2021 to 28th February 2022, and the work will be delivered to an address in Salisbury, England. The tender period closed on 10th August 2021.

This contracting opportunity presents significant growth potential, particularly for SMEs engaged in research and development services or consultancy within the security technology space. Businesses with expertise in sensor technology, mobile applications, or related fields would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. Engaging with public contracts can enhance business visibility and open doors to further public sector collaborations.

## Notice

This notice is published for transparency purposes only, and set out to confirm Dstl have awarded a task under an existing framework agreement for the provision of Low SWaP mobile sensors to detect knives concealed about a person.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a9892d1-5d2f-4224-a66e-5ca737df0977 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,500 |
| 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 | AWERIAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2022 at 15:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a9892d1-5d2f-4224-a66e-5ca737df0977
- 17 Jan 2022 at 15:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a9892d1-5d2f-4224-a66e-5ca737df0977
- 22 Oct 2021 at 08:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a9892d1-5d2f-4224-a66e-5ca737df0977

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a9892d1-5d2f-4224-a66e-5ca737df0977
  17th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a469ebd-147e-49ae-bc5f-2a8caf82ceef
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b3435d3-f7f9-4135-99f7-3d2d993f5534
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fa98ee14-172b-4640-8c0e-ee67fa6c03ab
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e757fcf8-b5f7-42db-b49c-32b6782b2327
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8370f5c0-bc70-4cf1-8dbd-b0f115747c6c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e9aaddc8-14a4-4458-921c-b570599d7b59
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/889fe8a7-fdc3-453e-abfd-d506b32443e5

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