Award

Science Direct Subscription

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)

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12 Mar 2019 at 12:51

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence's Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL) based in Salisbury, UK, has successfully completed the procurement process for a "Science Direct Subscription" valued at £1,203,210. This procurement was classified as a single tender action, falling under the subscription services category. The contract period commenced on 1st January 2019 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2021, following a tender period that closed on 6th March 2019.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in subscription services, particularly for those capable of meeting the specific requirements of large government contracts. Companies with expertise in providing extensive access to scientific databases and similar offerings would find themselves well-positioned to compete in future procurements initiated by the DSTL or similar governmental bodies, fostering potential business growth in a sector that values quality and reliability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Science Direct Subscription

Notice Description

Science Direct Subscription for 3 years Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Salisbury: Subscription services.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31092bf7-b543-458d-a8bb-55f602f68791
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60d2acfd-c2d2-4d2c-8198-cd33912370c7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,203,210 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,203,210 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELSEVIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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