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Q-Pulse software renewal

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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18 Jun 2025 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), based in Salisbury, England, has successfully completed the procurement process for the renewal of Q-Pulse software, with the contract awarded to IDEAGEN GAEL LIMITED. The tender, identified as DSTL0000048776, is categorised under software package and information systems. This award stage was successfully finalised with key dates including the tender period's conclusion on 17th June 2025 and the commencement of the contract starting from 18th June 2025, running until 18th June 2026. The procurement method employed was a limited approach, specifically through competitive quotation below threshold, and it notably targeted suitability for SMEs.

This procurement provides a notable opportunity for businesses in the software industry looking to secure government contracts, particularly those SMEs capable of delivering industry-specific software packages. The awarded contract, valued at £20,243.07, highlights the potential for growth within the market for businesses specialising in goods such as software packages related to communication, database management, and industrial control systems. Firms with a focus on innovation and specialised offerings in software utilities and systems will find this sector particularly lucrative, given the prevalence of competitive quotation procurement methods encouraging SME participation.

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Notice Title

Q-Pulse software renewal

Notice Description

Awarded contract, published for transparency purposes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a13f413-c9a5-460d-a3b3-3a87fe728f81
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47717317-d6d9-4e40-8275-8ed43adec455
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package

48120000 - Flight control software package

48130000 - Aviation ground support and test software package

48140000 - Railway traffic control software package

48150000 - Industrial control software package

48160000 - Library software package

48170000 - Compliance software package

48180000 - Medical software package

48190000 - Educational software package

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package

48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48700000 - Software package utilities

48800000 - Information systems and servers

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,243 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,243 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2025 - 18 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

IDEAGEN GAEL

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