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Auto-Desk Software Renewal

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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18 Jun 2025 at 10:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for the renewal of Auto-Desk Software, classified under the software package and information systems industry category, valued at £63,450. The procurement was conducted through a limited method using competitive quotation, aimed at enterprises below a certain threshold. The award, now active, commenced on 13 June 2025 and will run until 12 June 2026, providing services in Salisbury, England, with delivery to postcode SP4 0JQ. This award was published for transparency on 18 June 2025.

This contract provides opportunities for business growth, specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as demonstrated by the participation of GRAITEC LIMITED, a contracting supplier. Competitive quotation processes like this are ideal for SMEs looking to expand their market presence in the technology sector, particularly those providing software solutions. The procurement method used indicates a favourable environment for SMEs to engage in public contracts where large-scale bidding might be unnecessary.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Auto-Desk Software Renewal

Notice Description

Awarded contract, published for transparency purposes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f77d18e8-c0df-42e1-bc9a-a8c49055e672
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3029292b-9bfe-4ecb-8e45-46c0dde790e2
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
£63,450 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,450 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jun 2025 - 12 Jun 2026 6-12 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRAITEC

Further Information

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