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Dimensions Subscription

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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18 Sep 2025 at 07:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a public authority under the UK central government, has completed a procurement process titled "Dimensions Subscription". This procurement, concerning the supply of administrative software access to the Dimensions Webapp and API for FY25/26, falls within the goods category. The buyer's location is in Salisbury, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded as of 12th September 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2026. The procurement method utilised was direct below-threshold without competition, highlighting a non-competitive approach tailored to specific needs.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software and digital solutions, particularly those capable of administering high-quality software packages. Although awarded through a direct method, understanding the requirements and characteristics of such government contracts could prepare businesses for future opportunities in similar fields. Companies with expertise in developing or supplying sophisticated administrative software packages, like the awarded supplier Digital Science & Research Solutions Inc., can anticipate prospects in expanding their market and enhancing their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dimensions Subscription

Notice Description

Access to Dimensions Webapp and API for FY25/26.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059cba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057542-2025
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

48219300 - Administration software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£93,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dstlcommercialservices@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

DIGITAL SCIENCE & RESEARCH SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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