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title: "AST076 Country Strength"
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# AST076 Country Strength

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6634602-6f40-42ee-a1cb-af87c23ac917

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract titled "AST076 Country Strength," valued at £80,140.48, for Research and Development services on security and defence materials. This contract, initiated through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, is located in the South East of England. The contract period commenced on 17th December 2021 and will conclude on 21st February 2022. The procurement stage is complete, with the award notice published on 11th January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on defence and security research and development. Companies specialising in innovative solutions in these sectors are particularly well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. With the involvement of a major player like BAE Systems, businesses that can demonstrate advanced capabilities and a strong understanding of the industry's regulatory landscape will enhance their competitiveness in future tenders.

## Notice

Contract awarded. Notice for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d27fee84-e311-4488-a8d5-57df1c6ba220 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2021 - 21 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,140 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,140 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (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

- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2022 at 12:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d27fee84-e311-4488-a8d5-57df1c6ba220

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d27fee84-e311-4488-a8d5-57df1c6ba220
  11th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3fd739ce-19b8-489a-8fa3-de3c853ef515
  Tasking order form.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/28c4069b-4223-435b-ae4c-02aee8056fd5
  Statement of requirement.

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