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title: "Spectradynamics Cold Rubidium Clock"
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published: "2018-12-14"
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# Spectradynamics Cold Rubidium Clock

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dabf9ed9-a14a-4ca0-9ca3-e0a378d902de

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL) in the United Kingdom has awarded a contract for the "Spectradynamics Cold Rubidium Clock" valued at £347,000. This procurement process concluded on 26th November 2018 and was executed using a negotiated procedure due to the unique technical specifications required. The contract period commenced on 10th December 2018 and runs until 11th December 2018, with the award notice published on 14th December 2018.

This contract presents a unique opportunity for businesses within the advanced technology sector, particularly those specialising in precision timekeeping systems. Suppliers that focus on high-tech military applications or have capabilities in producing atomic clock technology are well-suited to compete in such tenders, although the exclusivity of this contract limited competition to a single supplier. Businesses seeking to expand in the defence industry may consider similar future opportunities to align their offerings with the technical demands set forth by institutions like DSTL.

## Notice

DSTL, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to place a contract with SpectraDynamics Inc for the supply of a cold rubidium atomic clock for use in testing the performance of clocks to be used in military environments. It is considered that this contract can be placed using the Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication of a Contract Notice pursuant to Article 32(2)(b)(ii) of Directive 2014/24/EU (Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2015) because competition is absent for technical reasons. This is because only SpectraDynamics Inc produces an atomic clock having the necessary technical characteristics to meet all DSTL's technical requirements for testing the performance of clocks to be used in military environments. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Salisbury: Timekeeping system.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/849e80ff-ed0f-4734-afc1-f904b51b36be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2018 - 11 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £347,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £347,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL) |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECTRADYNAMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35123300 - Timekeeping system

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2018 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/849e80ff-ed0f-4734-afc1-f904b51b36be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/849e80ff-ed0f-4734-afc1-f904b51b36be
  14th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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