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Provision of SolidWorks Training courses

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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05 May 2026 at 09:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), located in Salisbury, UK, has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of SolidWorks Training courses." The contract pertains to the services industry, specifically focusing on personnel-training services, under the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 79632000. This procurement was conducted through a limited method for below-threshold competition, culminating in an award to Solid Solutions Management LIMITED. The contract, which was signed on 30th April 2026, commenced on 1st May 2026 and is set to conclude on 30th April 2029, with a total value of £72,000 gross (£60,000 net).

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses within the training and educational services sector, particularly those specialising in technical software like SolidWorks. Large-scale enterprises capable of delivering specialised training programmes would find such contracts advantageous for expanding their portfolio and footprint within the public sector. While the contract has already been awarded, understanding similar procurement processes and the needs of public authorities like the DSTL can aid businesses in positioning themselves for future opportunities in supplying strategic training solutions to governmental entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of SolidWorks Training courses

Notice Description

A contract for the provision of Solidworks training courses for DSTL Staff.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069105
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040887-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79632000 - Personnel-training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
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
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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

SOLID SOLUTIONS MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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