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AutoCAD Software

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jul 2026 at 11:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

29 Jun 2026 at 10:53

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a public authority within the central government, based in Porton Down, Salisbury, UK, has completed its procurement process for an AutoCAD Software contract. The award was issued on 1st July 2026, with the contracting period spanning until 30th April 2027. This procurement was executed through a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition, indicating streamlined acquisition procedures for such software supplies. The supplier, GRAITEC LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise, is located in Southampton, UK. This contract falls under the industry category of software package and information systems and covers goods delivered within the UK.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software industry, particularly those capable of supplying technical software solutions like AutoCAD. SMEs with a strong portfolio in software package implementation can leverage such details in similar future tenders, enhancing their growth potential in government contracts. By tapping into central government procurement, businesses can cement their presence in public sector markets, gaining credibility and a steady revenue stream. This specific contract demonstrates how even below-threshold, non-competitive tenders can present substantial opportunities for SMEs active in the technological field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AutoCAD Software

Notice Description

Awarded contract - Published for Transparency

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bef2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061658-2026
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
£59,410 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£59,410 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

GRAITEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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