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title: "ACC6034401 - Sub-nanosecond timing over a free-space optical communication network"
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# ACC6034401 - Sub-nanosecond timing over a free-space optical communication network

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6d82ff3-a744-4adc-bc08-c4a009b720ab

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract to STEATITE LIMITED for the project titled "ACC6034401 - Sub-nanosecond timing over a free-space optical communication network". The procurement process falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" industry category. The contract value amounts to £199,902.15 with a contract period starting on 9th December 2022 and ending on 9th June 2023. The tender was conducted using an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender period ending on 3rd August 2022.

This awarded contract by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory offers business growth opportunities for companies involved in research and development services related to consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender, aligning with the buyer's preference for SMEs. The project location is in SALISBURY, England, providing local business entities with a chance to engage in this innovative procurement process and contribute to the technological advancement in the specified area.

## Notice

DASA Contract - Published For Transparency Purposes Only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f33c94d-7681-4471-88c1-5af51575b9f8 |
| 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 | 28 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2022 - 9 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £199,902 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £199,902 |
| 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 | STEATITE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Dec 2022 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f33c94d-7681-4471-88c1-5af51575b9f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f33c94d-7681-4471-88c1-5af51575b9f8
  28th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/28ad0348-1fd6-496f-8901-a682b89e60a2
  Contract Purchase Order
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/482855eb-3d22-497e-8842-031a19f4921e
  Contract Purchase Agreement

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