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title: "AST203/DSTF Futures Contextualise: Understanding Future Resource Requirements"
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buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
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# AST203/DSTF Futures Contextualise: Understanding Future Resource Requirements

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fede266e-c65d-4ed3-ac99-8eaf182ce258

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for Research and Development services and related consultancy services titled "AST203/DSTF Futures Contextualise: Understanding Future Resource Requirements" in the South East region, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 1st December 2022 to 31st March 2023 with a total value of £91,135.06.

This tender by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory presents an opportunity for businesses in the Research and Development sector to compete. The contract involves understanding future resource requirements, making it suitable for large-scale companies like BAE SYSTEMS (FARNBOROUGH 3) LIMITED. The contract stage is currently in progress, offering potential suppliers a chance to engage in this specific services procurement opportunity.

## Notice

Contract award published for transparency purposes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e80485a-34ca-4b9f-95c0-91ac2e8ee416 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,135 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,135 |
| 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) |

## 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

- 10 Jan 2023 at 18:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e80485a-34ca-4b9f-95c0-91ac2e8ee416
- 19 Dec 2022 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e80485a-34ca-4b9f-95c0-91ac2e8ee416

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e80485a-34ca-4b9f-95c0-91ac2e8ee416
  10th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/837bbce0-0477-4aba-b36a-e15c93b4cdfc
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/657f973b-198f-412f-9763-b26445a0e61a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/62dcf5c1-238e-47d4-820e-a7ef0c603777
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8014692c-8ba4-474e-a908-8e69ff786224

## Provenance

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