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title: "4 Year PhD"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2023-07-17"
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# 4 Year PhD

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9fdc5b8-3958-4120-b95b-8d0ca975570d

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for a 4-Year PhD research and development services tender. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation below the threshold. The contract period will run from 2nd October 2023 to 30th September 2027. The buying organisation is based at Porton Down in Salisbury, England, with the tender closing on 30th March 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services. The University Of Strathclyde was the successful bidder, indicating that institutions with a strong focus on research are well-suited to compete. Businesses in England looking to engage in long-term research collaborations should investigate similar tenders in the future to capitalise on growth opportunities.

## 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/a01e8b1a-f8fd-4a7e-b008-6f9d38ca14d5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £119,966 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,966 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2023 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a01e8b1a-f8fd-4a7e-b008-6f9d38ca14d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a01e8b1a-f8fd-4a7e-b008-6f9d38ca14d5
  17th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70e22a8d-7ee1-4a23-bf62-1bf0ca7dd4eb
  Task Overview
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c1bc55a-0460-46fc-ab87-f5c66ef46a19
  Statement of Requirement

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