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title: "Support to [Redacted]"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eefb5828-b0f6-4770-a336-5b84211e6a90"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2022-04-13"
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# Support to [Redacted]

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eefb5828-b0f6-4770-a336-5b84211e6a90

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) recently awarded a contract titled "Support to [Redacted]" in the research and development services industry, specifically for machine learning software and hardware integration. This award, part of a selective procurement method called a call-off from a framework agreement, is valued at £149,995 and marks the conclusion of the tender period which ended on 25th February 2022. The contract period commenced on 14th March 2022 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2022, with relevant activities based at Porton Down, Salisbury, England.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research and development services, particularly those focusing on innovative technology solutions. Businesses that specialise in machine learning and integration services may find this contract particularly appealing as it demonstrates the government's commitment to advancing technological capabilities within the defence sector. Participating in such tenders can enable firms to establish valuable partnerships with public sector organisations and enhance their market standing.

## Notice

This notice is published for transparency purposes, and sets out to confirm Dstl awarded a contract under RCloud v4 to Frazer Nash, for exploitation of machine learning software and hardware integration, for the exploitation of previously funded work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ffd8d95-849f-4eed-929f-bea9c419f92c |
| 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 | 13 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,995 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,995 |
| 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 | FRAZER NASH CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2022 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ffd8d95-849f-4eed-929f-bea9c419f92c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ffd8d95-849f-4eed-929f-bea9c419f92c
  13th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb26157a-c2e1-4a6c-8d2d-410144e960f1
  Task Overview
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83661660-6d5e-42b8-9897-43d477b48bb5
  SoR
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/26f399d7-5b15-4757-aee9-bb4daad6c044
  Task Response Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6cdbf790-1c4f-4e28-b5d8-7e35d0af4bc1

## Provenance

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