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title: "ASTRID - AST070 Defence Strategy Under Deep Uncertainty"
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# ASTRID - AST070 Defence Strategy Under Deep Uncertainty

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd47e396-51c3-475a-a8d8-6cbd8d896398

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) is currently involved in a procurement process titled "ASTRID - AST070 Defence Strategy Under Deep Uncertainty," which falls under the research and development services industry category. Located in Salisbury, England, the procurement method is selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement, and has a contract value of £146,415.77. The contract period started on 3rd December 2021 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2022. The tender was completed as of 2nd December 2021, making it relevant for businesses seeking to engage in defence-related analytical services.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and development, particularly those adept in robust analytical and decision-making methodologies. Companies with experience in defence policy, strategy development, or capability enhancement will be particularly well-suited to contribute to the requirements outlined by the MOD. By aligning their expertise with the DSTL's objectives, suitable businesses can leverage this contract to expand their market presence and enhance their service offerings in the public sector.

## Notice

The purpose of this task is to improve MOD's ability to make strategic decisions that are robust to future uncertainty. To achieve this, the two specific objectives of the task are: * Demonstrate the application of robust analysis and decision techniques to one or two relevant Defence policy, strategy or capability development problems. * Increase the knowledge and skills of Dstl (and MOD) personnel in applying robust approaches in order to become an 'intelligent customer' and begin to develop the capability and capacity to deliver such novel analytical techniques 'in-house'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a468b4fc-f93e-44d7-814b-3e001dca3358 |
| 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 | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £146,415 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £146,415 |
| 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 | BAE SYSTEMS (FARNBOROUGH 3 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2021 at 08:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a468b4fc-f93e-44d7-814b-3e001dca3358
- 21 Dec 2021 at 08:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a468b4fc-f93e-44d7-814b-3e001dca3358

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a468b4fc-f93e-44d7-814b-3e001dca3358
  21st December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c3a00f1-8fe1-4c9f-9956-8bae0dff0b08
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d9a2232-34eb-4d39-b1e1-cd021e447456
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a72670e-d7a4-4906-aa93-c4685b27f9e0

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