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USRP & Laptops

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), located in Salisbury, England, has completed the procurement process for the purchase of USRPs and laptops. The tender, titled "USRP & Laptops" and classified under the CPV code 30213100 (Portable computers), has reached the award stage. The procurement process was selective, facilitated as a call-off from a framework agreement, and valued at £37,466.04. The tender period ended on the 10th of January 2025, with the contract period starting on the 4th of February 2025 and ending on the 31st of March 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those that specialise in the supply of portable computing devices and associated IT equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in such procurements, given the specific suitability criteria outlined by DSTL. The awarded contract to Phoenix Software Limited, a large-scale supplier, demonstrates the potential for collaboration and the supply of high-demand goods to government research and development institutions, encouraging similar businesses to engage in future tenders within this category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

USRP & Laptops

Notice Description

USRPs and Laptops Purchase

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e6900ed-3f3d-42cf-9954-b279d43101b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5052f9ea-cc38-498b-b77e-23b382c84d7a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30213100 - Portable computers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,466 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,466 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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
Marc Hughes
Contact Email
cyberandcocommercial@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 (0)1980 955529

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

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

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