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title: "ASTRID Task 075 - Understanding Sub Threshold"
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# ASTRID Task 075 - Understanding Sub Threshold

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-feebc370-8ba9-4b3e-bb1d-6e6d5abc5c23

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "ASTRID Task 075 - Understanding Sub Threshold" is being conducted by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), based in Salisbury, England. This tender falls within the research and development services category, specifically focusing on the Information Domain and its implications in various actions. The procurement method used is a selective approach, with this contract valued at £109,040.88. The tender was awarded on 7th November 2021, with the contract period running until 23rd February 2022. The tender period has already ended as of 26th October 2021.

This opportunity can significantly benefit businesses focused on research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in the Information Domain and sub-threshold operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, offering a competitive edge due to their agility and innovative capabilities. Companies that specialise in defence-related services or analytical research may find this tender particularly aligned with their growth strategies.

## Notice

This requirement focuses upon the sub-threshold, a world of constant competition short of war. Here, other actors directly engage through the Information Domain and / or leave traces of activity from other domain within the Information Domain. The purpose is to understand actions in, or that leave traces within, the Information Domain from the sub-threshold. So as to be able to identify which are, or appear to be: malign; accidental; and which are intended to of friendly intent.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4887477a-7c5e-44d6-91f1-5fc4e7e16c8d |
| 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 | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2021 - 23 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £109,040 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £109,040 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2021 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4887477a-7c5e-44d6-91f1-5fc4e7e16c8d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4887477a-7c5e-44d6-91f1-5fc4e7e16c8d
  6th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be465236-042f-4f30-90bb-130acf34bbdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1b8d1c76-d69c-4c18-8b86-845b246cc3e5

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