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Glider Year 3 Licence Extension

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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27 Aug 2025 at 13:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, located in Salisbury, England, carried out a procurement process titled "Glider Year 3 Licence Extension" within the software package and information systems category. This tender, executed using a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, reached its award stage on 22nd August 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026. The contract, valued at £122,040, was awarded to Glider Technology Limited. Key dates in the timeline included the tender period deadline of 21st August 2025, ensuring all submissions were received timely at the location identified as SP4 0JQ.

This tender opportunity highlights the potential for businesses specialising in software and information systems to leverage growth by engaging with government contracts. Although awarded to a large-scale supplier, the process was flagged as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), suggesting that such entities could also participate in similar opportunities in the future. Companies with expertise in handling government contracts and delivering high-quality software solutions can foster significant growth by targeting similar future tenders in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Glider Year 3 Licence Extension

Notice Description

Awarded contract, published for transparency

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4734ecbc-c1e3-45a7-9f88-dafaf6ae3900
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7d77899-604f-4b52-95f8-4939f5c47b82
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£122,040 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£122,040 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
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
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLIDER TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

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