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title: "3 Year PhD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f24707ab-c1e8-41db-a9d6-5c7df392a125"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
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# 3 Year PhD

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f24707ab-c1e8-41db-a9d6-5c7df392a125

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract titled "3 Year PhD" worth £99,833. This procurement falls under the category of research and development services (CPV Code: 73000000), with its location being Salisbury, England. The procurement process employed was an open procedure that has now reached completion. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 11 April 2022 and the contract period commencing on 1 October 2022, extending until 30 September 2025.

This contract presents opportunities for firms specialising in research and development services, particularly those with a focus on academic partnerships or consultancy in technical fields. Companies with expertise in higher education and research methodologies, especially those that can collaborate effectively with institutions like Heriot-Watt University, would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Engaging in this sector can lead to increased visibility and potential for business growth through innovative collaborations.

## Notice

Contract awarded published for transparency purposes only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bcf9487-bc1d-41f1-8275-3c6dc029ed66 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,833 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,833 |
| 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 | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2022 at 12:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bcf9487-bc1d-41f1-8275-3c6dc029ed66
- 11 Apr 2022 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bcf9487-bc1d-41f1-8275-3c6dc029ed66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bcf9487-bc1d-41f1-8275-3c6dc029ed66
  11th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9a2a856f-3fb7-48bb-8444-1446a9f11cbf
  Redacted SRGS
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d297fa5-5898-44ff-8c0a-1c8324fd4e5d
  Redacted Contract

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