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Dstl Networks & Hosting Services (N&HS

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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26 Nov 2024 at 11:49

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26 Nov 2024 at 11:36

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02 Oct 2024 at 11:55

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05 Aug 2024 at 06:41

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05 Aug 2024 at 06:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), located in Salisbury, England, has completed a procurement process for its Networks and Hosting Services (N&HS). The contract, valued at £90,308,333.33, was awarded to Sopra Steria Limited on 3rd June 2024 and signed on 1st August 2024. The contract, a call-off from RM6100 framework Lots 3b and 3c, will run from 2nd September 2024 to 1st September 2027. The contract focuses on IT services including consulting, software development, internet, and support, within the CPV classification code 72000000, and is tailored for SMEs and VCSEs to compete through selective procurement methods.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services to collaborate with a major government research institution, thereby expanding their market presence and portfolio. Businesses that can provide high-quality consulting, software development, and support services are well-suited for this contract. Additionally, SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, potentially elevating their status and demonstrating their capabilities within high-profile government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dstl Networks & Hosting Services (N&HS

Notice Description

THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE - Dstl's Network & Hosting Services (N&HS) call-off Contract from RM6100 Lots 3b & 3c. Contract Awarded 03/06/2024 Contract Signed 01/08/2024. Notice publication on Call-Off Contract signature, rather than Contract Award due to the 2month period in which Dstl and the Supplier concluded the Call-Off Contract documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f953d5ee-485f-42d1-87e4-73de5dce6930
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f97be580-b56e-4e14-9c0a-4bc54bc32de1
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,308,333 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,308,333 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 1 Sep 2027 2-3 years
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

SOPRA STERIA

Further Information

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