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title: "EDS-C Deployment: Virtual Separation Study"
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# EDS-C Deployment: Virtual Separation Study

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e165b9de-e8bd-41f4-a0a3-b910b5b610bd

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "EDS-C Deployment: Virtual Separation Study" was conducted by the Crown Commercial Service, focusing on the research services industry category. The contract, valued at £76,433, was issued in London, United Kingdom, and the procurement method used was an open procedure. Key dates include the tender period that ended on 18 September 2017 and the contract period that commenced on 25 October 2017 and concluded on 31 March 2018. The award of this contract was published on 25 April 2018, marking its completion.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver assessments on Virtual Separation systems. Companies with expertise in technology and research methodologies would be well-suited to compete, potentially leveraging this experience to participate in future projects within a similar domain. Engaging with the Crown Commercial Service could also enhance visibility and establish reputations within the public sector.

## Notice

To provide an evaluation of the effect of Virtual Separation (VS) systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0832643-f679-412e-aa8a-bafba5a5b1ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £76,433 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,433 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QINETIQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2018 at 14:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0832643-f679-412e-aa8a-bafba5a5b1ff
- 25 Oct 2017 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0832643-f679-412e-aa8a-bafba5a5b1ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0832643-f679-412e-aa8a-bafba5a5b1ff
  20th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1353d00a-4660-4080-b6d2-4b4c2f27f7c3
  CCZZ17A27 - Award Letter REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b06edf5d-f8c1-4539-a7be-e1794dcbfc43
  CCZZ17A27 - Award Letter REDACTED

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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