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title: "Spectradynamics Cold Rubidium Clock"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)"
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# Spectradynamics Cold Rubidium Clock

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9a3c994-4fed-4faa-9dd6-4726445d03a4

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) in Salisbury, UK, has awarded a contract titled "Spectradynamics Cold Rubidium Clock". This procurement, classified under the goods category with the CPV description of "Timekeeping system", involves the provision of a cold rubidium atomic clock necessary for testing military clocks. The tender process was completed as of 26 November 2018, and the contract value stands at £347,000. The contract period is set to commence on 10 December 2018 and conclude on 11 December 2018. The procurement method used was the Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication of a Contract Notice due to the absence of competition for technical reasons.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in high-tech manufacturing, particularly those specialising in precision instruments and atomic clock technology. Firms with the capability to meet the stringent technical specifications required for military applications would find this contract well-suited for expansion. As the contract has been awarded to SpectraDynamics, Inc., understanding the specific technical characteristics sought by DSTL could allow other potential suppliers to tailor their offerings for future opportunities in this specialised market.

## Notice

DSTL, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to place a contract with SpectraDynamics Inc for the supply of a cold rubidium atomic clock for use in testing the performance of clocks to be used in military environments. It is considered that this contract can be placed using the Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication of a Contract Notice pursuant to Article 32(2)(b)(ii) of Directive 2014/24/EU (Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2015) because competition is absent for technical reasons. This is because only SpectraDynamics Inc produces an atomic clock having the necessary technical characteristics to meet all DSTL's technical requirements for testing the performance of clocks to be used in military environments. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Salisbury: Timekeeping system.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f2cf92f-dcc5-4d18-96f1-726f87297846 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2018 - 11 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £347,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £347,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL) |
| 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 | SPECTRADYNAMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35123300 - Timekeeping system

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2018 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f2cf92f-dcc5-4d18-96f1-726f87297846

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f2cf92f-dcc5-4d18-96f1-726f87297846
  30th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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