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title: "DASA Open Call Cycle 1 - Seismic Shift in Threat Detection in Freight and Vehicles"
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# DASA Open Call Cycle 1 - Seismic Shift in Threat Detection in Freight and Vehicles

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-deb298cb-6f85-4ccf-804f-1c79726673a6

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has completed a public procurement process under the title "DASA Open Call Cycle 1 - Seismic Shift in Threat Detection in Freight and Vehicles." This procurement falls within the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" industry category. The process culminated in an award published on 24 January 2022, following the tender period which ended on 21 September 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £348,210, commenced on 13 December 2021 and is set to conclude on 12 October 2022. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand into the defence and technology sector, particularly for those involved in research and development services. SMEs with expertise in threat detection technologies related to freight and vehicles may find this procurement relevant. Companies capable of delivering innovative solutions in these areas could position themselves favourably for future tenders and collaborations with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory.

## Notice

DASA Open Call Cycle 1 contract already awarded and published for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3954177-8c7f-40b8-8ac2-ba8ec15a3475 |
| 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 | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2021 - 12 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £348,210 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £348,210 |
| 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 | VIGILANT SCANNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2022 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3954177-8c7f-40b8-8ac2-ba8ec15a3475

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3954177-8c7f-40b8-8ac2-ba8ec15a3475
  24th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc5e0d35-6e9f-4d90-95d3-54800285640e
  Redacted Contract Schedules
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/faffbc81-a427-423b-81ae-f311ca4c662b
  Redacted Contract Terms

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