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True Planning Software Licences

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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12 Jun 2025 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), a central government public authority, has successfully completed a procurement process for "True Planning Software Licences". This contract falls under the goods category, specifically for software packages and information systems, with the procurement focused on defence and security. The process utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold and was executed without competition. Located in Porton Down, Salisbury, the DSTL awarded the contract to Price Systems Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Farnborough. The award was active as of 12th June 2025, with the contract period running from 12th June 2025 to 11th June 2026. The total contract value is £145,552.80 including VAT.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in defence software solutions to collaborate with central government entities. The successful bidder, Price Systems Limited, highlights the potential for SMEs to secure government contracts in niche technology markets. Businesses that provide specialised software systems could consider exploring similar opportunities where expertise is valued over extensive public competitive bidding. Engaging with the DSTL could facilitate further insights into future demands within the defence technology sector, expanding business growth in this technically advanced industry.

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Notice Title

True Planning Software Licences

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of software licences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054802
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032067-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£121,294 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2025 - 11 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pls_transparency@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

PRICE SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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