Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c27-8a4a-70f1-b320-91fc2f9dd3b4/r-cloud-framework-renewal [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBrestricted procedureSuitable for SMEs # R-Cloud Framework Renewal [Ministry of Defence, DSTL, Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence-dstl-defence-science-technology-laboratory-dstl) Estimated value £5,000,000 to £40,000,000 Published 14 May 2018 Deadline Closed 1 Mar 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), which is part of the UK Ministry of Defence, wishes to renew it's commercial framework for Science and Technology (S&T) research contracts, known as R-Cloud (Research Cloud). Dstl places extensive fundamental, experimental and applied research with industry and academic suppliers and wants to broaden access for this supply base, reducing the cost of trading with Dstl and enabling agile contracting. R-Cloud complements Dstl's other contracting mechanisms and academic and industry suppliers of S&T research will be invited to pre-qualify onto it to join Dstl's research supplier community. The ownership of any intellectual property generated will remain with the suppliers. Although this requirement is exempt from the Procurement Regulations as it is for Research activities, Dstl is advertising and competing for new participants. For existing R-Cloud suppliers further information and guidance about this renewal process will be published on the R-Cloud portal [rcloud.dstl.gov.uk](https://rcloud.dstl.gov.uk/) . New suppliers interested in registering for R-Cloud should apply by e-mail to , giving their name, address and contact details and will then be contacted to be included in the renewal process. This call relates to a series of R-Cloud frameworks covering eight Capability Areas as follows: • Command, Control, Communication & Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) • Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) • Counter Terrorism and Security (CT&S) • Cyber • Human Capability (HC) • Integrated Survivability (IS) • Platform Systems (PS) • Weapons R-Cloud provides a low barrier to entry for potential suppliers and offers direct access to Dstl's current and future research requirements. Academic and industrial suppliers of research are invited to pre-qualify onto the R-Cloud framework. A standard form of contract has been drawn up which details the terms and conditions for entry onto the R-Cloud framework. Acceptance of these terms and conditions is mandatory. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: [contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html](http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier) and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Salisbury: Research services.'. Read full description ## CPV classification Research services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/851ddd90-fdce-4e16-9e44-a37e9253770a) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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