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title: "Develop a high-throughput behavioural test to measure dogs' perceptual distances between odours"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e09960dd-58ec-4014-b72e-18a9fbb83147"
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# Develop a high-throughput behavioural test to measure dogs' perceptual distances between odours

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e09960dd-58ec-4014-b72e-18a9fbb83147

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for the project titled "Develop a high-throughput behavioural test to measure dogs' perceptual distances between odours" in the research and development services category. The total contract value is £249,709.73. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from December 17, 2022, to December 20, 2024, with the tender period ending on December 16, 2022. The project will take place in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and may interest businesses providing research and development services related to perceptual distance measurement in animals. Companies with expertise in behavioural testing and odour perception research would be well-suited to compete for this contract and potentially expand their business through this opportunity.

## Notice

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37e5e6be-0aa9-4fba-b932-bd7fbf3e032d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2022 - 20 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £249,709 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £249,709 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2023 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37e5e6be-0aa9-4fba-b932-bd7fbf3e032d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37e5e6be-0aa9-4fba-b932-bd7fbf3e032d
  17th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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