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Cisco Smartnet

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, based in Salisbury, England, has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Cisco Smartnet." This contract falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems," with delivery to the postal code SP4 0JQ. The procurement stage was the award stage, with the process concluding on the 10th of July, 2025. The competitive quotation method, suitable for contracts above a certain threshold, was employed. The procurement process commenced with the tender period ending on the 10th of July, 2025, and the contract was executed from the 11th of July, 2025, for one day. The awarded contract, valued at £325,117.73, has been published to promote transparency.

This tender offers robust opportunities for large businesses specialising in software packages and information systems, given its substantial monetary value and the involvement of a government organisation. While the procurement was geared towards larger enterprises, as indicated by its suitability criteria, it provides an avenue for businesses with the capacity to cater to government-scale contracts. Such contracts can bolster business growth by fostering relationships with government entities and enhancing reputability through successful collaborations. Businesses equipped to manage delivery within tight timeframes and capable of handling government procurement standards would find this contract advantageous.

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Notice Title

Cisco Smartnet

Notice Description

Awarded contract, published for transparency pursposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d916baa7-7963-4350-89a3-64276281ba8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/304831b3-047a-4b48-a662-edce2ec83b67
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Competitive Quotation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£325,117 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£325,117 £100K-£500K
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

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

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