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title: "Sonar Safety"
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# Sonar Safety

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fbe6436f-a6ed-4c39-88fe-7c580204168b

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has awarded a contract to QinetiQ for £239,140.84 to conduct research into sonar safety for marine mammals. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract being a call-off from a framework agreement. The planning for this contract started on 18th April 2023, and the contract period runs from 26th June 2023 to 26th September 2023. The contracting process has now reached the award stage, with the most recent decision being made on 20th July 2023. The services category was the main procurement category for this tender, with delivery addresses in the South East and South West regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender for research and experimental development services presents opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific research, particularly in marine mammal welfare and sonar safety. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in this field could benefit from competing for this contract. Suppliers need to be aware of the suitability criteria such as research capabilities in the specified area and the ability to deliver services in line with the contract period. Given the nature of the contract, businesses with experience in similar projects are well-suited to take advantage of this opportunity for growth through public procurement.

## Notice

Dstl awarded a contract to QinetiQ for PS239,140.84 for research into sonar safety for marine mammals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abe55fb0-18f1-495d-88fd-df2f8aecac6e |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2023 - 26 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £239,140 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £239,140 |
| 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), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QINETIQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2023 at 06:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abe55fb0-18f1-495d-88fd-df2f8aecac6e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abe55fb0-18f1-495d-88fd-df2f8aecac6e
  24th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db168797-c9a0-4e15-a7aa-e82383e22c17
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f9014150-90ad-4b6e-a13c-d043e7c05504
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2b5c0f32-56cd-4c0e-b355-a042a9ce5610

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