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Python Developers to Support the Autonomous Resilient Cyber Defence (ARCD) Project

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Python Developers to Support the Autonomous Resilient Cyber Defence (ARCD) Project". This contract, classified under research and development services, was valued at £983,900 and awarded to METHODS ANALYTICS LIMITED. The procurement method employed was selective and involved a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period running from 9th February 2022 to 31st March 2022. The delivery address for the services is located in the South West of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in cyber defence and software development. Given the contract’s focus on Python development, businesses with a strong IT background and experience in consultancy services related to cyber security would be well-suited to engage in similar procurement opportunities in the future. This could facilitate business growth by expanding their project portfolio in a critical and evolving sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Python Developers to Support the Autonomous Resilient Cyber Defence (ARCD) Project

Notice Description

Contract was tendered via the DOS5 framework and has been awarded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e949c12-1364-4cfd-a2f5-2380e79e151a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d80d4315-190a-4c24-8c1d-2b38361667ae
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£983,900 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£983,900 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METHODS ANALYTICS

Further Information

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