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title: "AST062/Software and Wargaming Support"
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# AST062/Software and Wargaming Support

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2822277f-8b9a-4a37-b989-32006e2cdf5e

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract titled "AST062/Software and Wargaming Support" with an estimated value of £12,000,000, classified under research and development services. This procurement was initiated on 19 November 2021, and the contract period will run from 23 November 2021 until 31 March 2025. The procurement method adopted was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract delivery is to take place in the South West region of England, with a minimum contract value set at £10,215.18.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, modelling, and gaming support services. Companies that possess capabilities in maintaining and developing software models, conducting analyses, and facilitating wargames would find this project particularly relevant. With BAE Systems (Operations) Limited acting as a supplier, there is potential for further collaboration with other firms to meet the comprehensive delivery requirements outlined by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory.

## Notice

BAE Systems Corda shall build a supply base to deliver Software and Wargaming Support across five top-level requirements which may be delivered by one or more suppliers working together. 1. Maintain and Enhance Software / Software Models. 2. Develop New Software / Software Models. 3. Provide Software support to Software Models during gaming. 4. Run Software Models/Games and conduct analysis. 5. Design, Development, Execution and Analysis of Wargames. Dstl shall issue new tasks in to this supply base and Corda shall work with its suppliers in order to submit a proposal to Dstl.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c440971f-0001-4b98-9949-1d5777171a10 |
| 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 | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,000,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2021 at 16:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c440971f-0001-4b98-9949-1d5777171a10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c440971f-0001-4b98-9949-1d5777171a10
  23rd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7aafeca2-d39c-4293-bb25-26fc9dc3fca8
  Statement of Requirement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba6e0079-e202-42de-9bb8-b737253c7eac
  Tasking form and contract schedules

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