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title: "FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - ASTRID Task - 0278"
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published: "2023-03-07"
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# FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - ASTRID Task - 0278

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd80309c-93bf-44db-9ded-88d3f8d9af3e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence in England has awarded a contract for the design and execution of research and development services to BAE SYSTEMS (FARNBOROUGH 3) LIMITED. The tender, named FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - ASTRID Task - 0278, had a total value of £98,000. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 21st February 2023 to 31st March 2023, with the award date set on 21st February 2023. The location for delivery is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This awarded contract provides an opportunity for businesses in the research and development industry to engage with the Ministry of Defence on innovative projects. Companies specialising in designing and executing research projects could benefit from competing in similar tenders, especially those with experience in working under selective procurement methods and within the specified contract period. The Ministry of Defence, as the buying organisation, has demonstrated a commitment to fostering collaborations with suppliers through this contract award, highlighting potential for long-term partnerships and business growth.

## Notice

FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - Call Off from ASTRID Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a78962d5-1f15-4166-836e-f16e249d0baf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS (FARNBOROUGH 3 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2023 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a78962d5-1f15-4166-836e-f16e249d0baf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a78962d5-1f15-4166-836e-f16e249d0baf
  7th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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