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Dell Server PowerEdge

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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18 Jul 2025 at 15:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has completed a procurement process for a Dell Server PowerEdge under an awarded contract to Softcat Plc. This process falls within the 'Software package and information systems' category, indicating a focus on goods related to IT infrastructure. Located in Salisbury, England, the delivery address is specified with the postal code SP4 0JQ. The procurement stage is now at the 'award' phase, with the contract being confirmed on 18th July 2025. The process utilised a 'limited' procurement method, specifically a Competitive quotation approach, which is typically used for procurements below a certain value threshold.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in supplying IT and software systems, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as it demonstrates a demand for IT solutions within government laboratories. The suitability criteria indicate that SMEs are well-positioned to leverage similar future opportunities, enabling them to establish or strengthen their presence in public sector contracts. As such, businesses involved in software packages and digital infrastructure should consider engaging with similar procurement exercises to support and enhance their growth strategy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dell Server PowerEdge

Notice Description

Awarded contract, published for transparency purposes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa5dbc37-463e-41e2-93b3-98bbcfc78767
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aed804e2-a374-4b47-bcea-789804e59256
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,803 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,803 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2025 - 11 Jul 2025 24 hours
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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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