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title: "3 Year PhD"
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buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2021-10-11"
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# 3 Year PhD

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d99ba522-4aff-4540-ad74-1c22e329b90a

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) in Salisbury has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "3 Year PhD," valued at £75,000. This contract falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, initiated through a direct procurement method involving a single tender action below threshold. The contract period commenced on 1st January 2021 and will run until 31st December 2023. The tender process concluded on 31st December 2020, with the awarded contract presented for transparency purposes.

This procurement presents opportunities primarily for large-scale academic institutions and consultancy firms specialising in research and development. Businesses with expertise in collaboration on advanced projects, particularly those aligned with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory's objectives, would be well-positioned to engage in similar tenders. Additionally, organisations focusing on innovative research methodologies can leverage this opportunity to enhance their visibility and capabilities within the public sector procurement landscape.

## Notice

Contract already awarded notice is for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fab7901-835b-4e25-98f1-c4b811729a18 |
| 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 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | 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 | CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2021 at 16:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fab7901-835b-4e25-98f1-c4b811729a18
- 11 Oct 2021 at 16:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fab7901-835b-4e25-98f1-c4b811729a18
- 22 Jun 2021 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fab7901-835b-4e25-98f1-c4b811729a18

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fab7901-835b-4e25-98f1-c4b811729a18
  11th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f1554e4-dc91-43aa-8a25-70d621337f77
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a36bf40d-0978-4bdd-8530-6b90a25fd124
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ff5563d2-7151-4383-a9fc-54c971cd0c38
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a5e8cef3-e9d7-408c-be28-d16337edef58
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b78bbc4e-8f94-45e3-8bff-8f9c5b565c99
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f70194d-c27c-4ab8-a7d2-5db92190af31
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e08e3ce8-a39c-4357-9c91-6a8ce5881b26
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ddef25e8-1d21-4f7c-a0c4-dda9de8eee5e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48196c3a-5a83-461c-88ea-fa6e9f7ae253

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