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Infrastructure and Operations Pathfinder

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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28 May 2026 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The "Infrastructure and Operations Pathfinder" procurement process, led by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, has reached the award stage. This project, classified under "System quality assurance planning services," focuses on delivering assurance, roadmap, and recommendations with a contract valued at £49,996.80. Located in Salisbury, England, the tender closed on 5th May 2026, with the contract period commencing on 6th May and concluding on 30th June 2026. This procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in system quality assurance planning. It may particularly benefit large enterprises, akin to the successful supplier, Gartner UK Limited. Although suitability was not emphasised for SMEs or VCSEs, the strategic nature of the project can provide valuable growth avenues, enabling businesses to align themselves with government standards and participate in future public sector opportunities. The focus on infrastructure and operations under the guidance of a leading defence laboratory hints at ongoing demands and potential for expanded services in similar contracts.

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Notice Title

Infrastructure and Operations Pathfinder

Notice Description

Delivery of Infrastructure and Operations Pathfinder (Assurance, Roadmap and Recommendations)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-afa170c1-57c3-4f11-811e-e35cc3ebc9fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11864024-616b-484c-bb50-86b76cd67b59
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224200 - System quality assurance planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,996 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,996 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
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

GARTNER

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