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title: "Rydberg atom RF sensing in a congested and contested electromagnetic environment PhD"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0591c5"
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published: "2025-09-02"
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# Rydberg atom RF sensing in a congested and contested electromagnetic environment PhD

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0591c5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a central government public authority based in Salisbury, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Rydberg atom RF sensing in a congested and contested electromagnetic environment PhD," falls under the Education and training services industry category. This tender process is complete, with the procurement method noted as 'Below threshold - unknown.' The contract became active on 1st September 2025 and will remain in effect until 31st October 2031, offering a service mainly delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training, particularly those capable of developing innovative solutions for complex scientific environments. Given the focus on Rydberg atom RF sensing, higher education institutions and organisations with significant expertise in electromagnetic research would be well-suited to participate. The contract, awarded to the University of Strathclyde, highlights the potential for collaborative projects and scholarships at the intersection of advanced technology and educational endeavours, which could stimulate business growth through research and development.

## Notice

student to attend university 50% Part time for Rydberg atom RF sensing in a congested and contested electromagnetic environment PhD. Studentship agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053003-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Oct 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,944 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2025 at 08:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053003-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053003-2025
  2nd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.strath.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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