Award

Creative Hub Lot 1 - Novel Compute Animation and Infographic

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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06 Feb 2026 at 09:57

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, based in Salisbury, England, has completed the award stage for the procurement titled "Creative Hub Lot 1 - Novel Compute Animation and Infographic". Categorised under motion picture and video production services, this contract falls within the services industry. Located in London, the procurement process utilised a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £58,695, was awarded to Media Zoo Limited, an SME, with the award made on 5th February 2026. The contract period spans from 5th February 2026 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in creative services, particularly those experienced in animation and infographic production. SMEs, similar to Media Zoo Limited, are ideally suited to leverage such opportunities, enhancing their portfolios by engaging in high-profile projects with governmental organisations like the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory. Successful engagement in such projects could lead to significant growth through increased credibility and networking in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Creative Hub Lot 1 - Novel Compute Animation and Infographic

Notice Description

Contract awarded - notice for transparency purposes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64888294-f98f-41ea-b1cd-ad4df5f677ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5e29fbc-2728-49cd-935d-d7481cb0a65c
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92111000 - Motion picture and video production services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,695 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,695 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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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
TLI London
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDIA ZOO

Further Information

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