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Impetus Defence Mini-Site Licence 25/26

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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20 Jun 2025 at 07:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Defence Equipment and Support, has resulted in the awarding of the contract titled "Impetus Defence Mini-Site Licence 25/26." The contract falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems, specifically tailored for defence and security, and is located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The process has reached the Award stage, with the contractual agreement signed on 2nd June 2025, and the contract's period extending from 3rd June 2025 to 12th June 2026. This procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the competition threshold, indicating a tailored and specific requirement for the involved software package.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, especially those with products or services aimed at defence sectors. The award to Impetus Advanced Finite Element Analyses AS highlights the demand for advanced software solutions and can serve as a reference point for similar companies looking to engage in defence-related contracts. Specifically, large-scale firms with capabilities in developing robust software packages for information systems are well-positioned to explore similar opportunities, benefiting from the predictability and secure revenue associated with government contracts.

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Notice Title

Impetus Defence Mini-Site Licence 25/26

Notice Description

This advert is to notify the that this contract has been awarded to IMPETUS for the purchase of a software package.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055076
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033890-2025
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£69,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2025 - 12 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
claudia.tippett101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMPETUS ADVANCED FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSES

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