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title: "AST186 Creating Concepts"
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# AST186 Creating Concepts

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea255dae-6f29-4543-8fd7-aecb27ed80de

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for the project titled 'AST186 Creating Concepts'. This contract, valued at £121,712.53 GBP, falls under the research and development services category. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 31st October 2022 to 31st March 2023. The procurement stage is complete, with the tender closing on 18th October 2022. The project will be carried out in the South West region, United Kingdom.

This tender by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those engaged in research and development services, to compete for contracts for innovative 'game changing' Futures defence concepts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly suitable. Companies interested in leveraging emerging technologies and concepts to benefit Defence operations are encouraged to consider bidding for this contract.

## Notice

To generate new 'game changing' Futures defence concepts that can subsequently be developed, refined and exploited. 'Concepts' are defined here as outline descriptions of ideas and combinations of technologies that could provide benefits to Defence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8963baf-0fcb-46fd-b2cc-c08398aa12d5 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £121,712 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £121,712 |
| 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 | TLK South West (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

- 21 Nov 2022 at 16:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8963baf-0fcb-46fd-b2cc-c08398aa12d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8963baf-0fcb-46fd-b2cc-c08398aa12d5
  21st November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f00de20f-4226-4843-9bd2-0533b07a8041
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f09c5a24-8072-4b64-8d6e-0f07e0b03d73

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