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title: "ACC6036462 - DISCUS: DNA Information Storage in a Complete Universal System"
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# ACC6036462 - DISCUS: DNA Information Storage in a Complete Universal System

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dbc1528e-9fa0-4a05-b4b6-819602a8b742

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "ACC6036462 - DISCUS: DNA Information Storage in a Complete Universal System" was awarded to the University Of Edinburgh by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, located in Salisbury, England. The contract falls under the industry category of Research and development services with a contract value of £50,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold) with a tender period ending on 12th October 2022 and a contract period between 18th January 2023 and 31st May 2023.

This awarded tender presents opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in research and development services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete given the project's nature and potential for innovation. Businesses interested in DNA information storage and related consultancy services in the United Kingdom should consider engaging with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory for potential future collaborations and opportunities within this growing sector.

## Notice

DASA Contract - Published For Transparency Purposes Only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d5edbbc-4d6b-406e-91a3-880be5437063 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2023 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2023 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d5edbbc-4d6b-406e-91a3-880be5437063

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d5edbbc-4d6b-406e-91a3-880be5437063
  3rd February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/45e674f3-ec6a-446b-90a2-8861d4ea832f
  Contract Purchase Agreement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/64e1781e-3dfa-4801-9464-a74058bb2873
  Purchase Order

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