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title: "Software Defined Slicing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-166bd7c7-9eda-4d74-9701-d153b4acf03f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
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# Software Defined Slicing

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-166bd7c7-9eda-4d74-9701-d153b4acf03f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Software Defined Slicing," initiated by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), involves a call-off task from the DAIS Framework. This contract, which falls under the research and development services industry category (CPV code: 73000000), is located in the South East of England. The procurement method employed is selective, and the contract value is £312,289. The contract period commenced on 15th September 2021 and extends until 31st March 2022, following the tender's closing date of 14th September 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth primarily in the technology and consultancy sectors, particularly for companies specialising in research, development, and related consultancy services. Given that this is a selective procurement, established firms with proven capabilities in handling complex projects related to defence and technology would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses that offer innovative solutions in analytics or information sciences may find this opportunity particularly relevant for expansion in the public sector market.

## Notice

This is a call-off task from the DAIS (Distributed Analytics & Information Sciences) Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42e68790-d3b1-4bac-94d1-4f92c76bd345 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £312,289 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £312,289 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IBM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2021 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42e68790-d3b1-4bac-94d1-4f92c76bd345

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42e68790-d3b1-4bac-94d1-4f92c76bd345
  4th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6244c3bf-0b09-483c-8e0e-39d0a7ca4693

## Provenance

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