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title: "STAR TRL 6 Implementation and Testing"
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# STAR TRL 6 Implementation and Testing

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b5ab1a7-399c-4824-8b4f-f2cdb25ec267

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has awarded a contract for the "STAR TRL 6 Implementation and Testing" project, focusing on systems testing services within the technology sector. Located at Porton Down in Salisbury, England (postal code SP40JQ), this procurement has reached the award stage. The tender process was conducted via a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract, valued at £228,508, commenced on 25th September 2024 and is set to conclude by 31st March 2025. Key dates include the initial tender period end on 24th September 2024 and the award publication date on 24th October 2024.

This contract presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in systems testing services, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Although the tender has already been awarded to Roke Manor Research Limited, businesses with similar profiles can gain insights into the procurement processes and better prepare for future opportunities in the technology sector. Companies with expertise in systems implementation and testing stand to benefit from such contracts by showcasing their capabilities to prominent public sector organisations like the DSTL.

## Notice

STAR TRL Testing and Implementation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0a1882f-ed69-4d48-bd21-2df2a21039f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £228,508 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £228,508 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROKE MANOR RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72254100 - Systems testing services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2024 at 09:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0a1882f-ed69-4d48-bd21-2df2a21039f6
- 24 Oct 2024 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0a1882f-ed69-4d48-bd21-2df2a21039f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0a1882f-ed69-4d48-bd21-2df2a21039f6
  19th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2fdb7e29-4de3-42da-b664-4f5a84ec3116
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/86594c64-d4de-4d88-85d1-0b31e72699ec
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c11e46c-95c8-46f8-bcc3-03e34d93fb0f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9265c91e-6db7-4bbc-adba-c6b9f09256c0

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