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title: "ACC6036459 - Zero-Index Enabler for Optical Neural Networks (ZENN)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fd7973b7-cbc8-4b76-9b52-3de75e383e0f"
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# ACC6036459 - Zero-Index Enabler for Optical Neural Networks (ZENN)

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd7973b7-cbc8-4b76-9b52-3de75e383e0f

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract to HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY for a procurement titled "ACC6036459 - Zero-Index Enabler for Optical Neural Networks (ZENN)" in the research and development services and related consultancy services industry category. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold), with a contract value of £50,000 in GBP. The contract period is from 1st February 2023 to 31st May 2023, located in Salisbury, England. The tender process ended on 12th October 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the goods sector to participate in developing the Zero-Index Enabler for Optical Neural Networks. Businesses interested in research and development services can leverage their expertise to compete effectively. Defence Science and Technology Laboratory's collaboration with HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY aims to drive innovation and technological advancements in the field, offering potential growth prospects for industry players with relevant capabilities and interests.

## Notice

DASA Contract - Published For Transparency Purposes Only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f933d53f-ca2b-4f27-91f6-a2db2a1b7831 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | 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 | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2023 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f933d53f-ca2b-4f27-91f6-a2db2a1b7831

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f933d53f-ca2b-4f27-91f6-a2db2a1b7831
  3rd February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/01c8b81b-0d59-45cf-b3ce-3f061fec84ca
  Contract Purchase Agreement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81e6151d-f88f-4ca7-a73a-cdd3d7e48eaf
  Purchase Order

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