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title: "ARA WP3.1 / 3.2 Resilient Information Services - Phase 1"
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# ARA WP3.1 / 3.2 Resilient Information Services - Phase 1

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1dd0f0e-8bed-4c32-af7e-34389a975bb2

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has initiated a procurement process for the project titled "ARA WP3.1 / 3.2 Resilient Information Services - Phase 1", focused on developing resilient information services within CIS architectures. This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services and had a contract value of £457,214.25. The tender was part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, concluding the tender period on 17 January 2022. The contract period commenced on 20 January 2022, and will run until 7 May 2022, with works primarily located in Salisbury, England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with capabilities in creating resilient information systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as the buying organisation is open to their proposals. Businesses with expertise in IT consulting and systems architecture may find this opportunity well-suited to their strengths, enabling growth by partnering on innovative projects that address complex challenges in multi-national environments.

## Notice

This requirement is to explore approaches to Resilient Information Services within 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/e9a3a850-cb60-4314-966f-69a7af348da9 |
| 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 | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2022 - 7 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £457,214 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £457,214 |
| 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 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9a3a850-cb60-4314-966f-69a7af348da9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9a3a850-cb60-4314-966f-69a7af348da9
  14th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba6fcd2d-8cd2-4dde-95fc-f34d44ab645f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f24b28a-29aa-4133-915b-1ad1c0eeb6a4

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