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title: "DSTL0000004998"
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# DSTL0000004998

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0d262d5-366c-4053-a5e7-fbb14a5bb1ac

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has completed a tender process for the project titled "DSTL0000004998", concerning Air Operational Analysis and Decision Support (OA&DS). This initiative falls under the Research and Development Services category, with a total contract value of £4,500,000. The procurement method used was selective, carried out as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period commenced on 29th June 2022, running until 31st March 2025. The procurement was aimed at suppliers located in the South East of England, with the tender period concluding on 9th June 2022.

This awarded contract offers an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage in analytical tasks supporting defence capabilities. Companies specialising in research, development, and consultancy services may find this project particularly relevant and financially viable, given the substantial budget allocated. The successful integration of analytical insights into defence decision-making processes positions this tender to contribute significantly to the growth of participating businesses in the defence sector.

## Notice

The overall aim of Dstl's Air Operational Analysis and Decision Support (OA&DS) project, is to provide the Front Line Command (FLC) customer community - Primarily Air Command, with the evidence, insights and advice needed to support decision making as part of air and aviation capability management. To deliver the capability required to do this, there is a need for external suppliers to undertake a range of analytical tasks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb81ead9-1402-4123-b008-50af0b998850 |
| 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 | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,500,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (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

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2022 at 12:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb81ead9-1402-4123-b008-50af0b998850

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb81ead9-1402-4123-b008-50af0b998850
  5th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d71e9812-35bf-42ba-a4e2-5df419c5d115
  Signed Contract Tasking order form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f0f79394-99d7-4261-b695-618412e554d9
  Statement of requirement

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