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title: "Prototype for Advanced / Automated Network Defence Actions (PANDA)"
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# Prototype for Advanced / Automated Network Defence Actions (PANDA)

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7326df39-1a45-4da0-9c4e-c9f3a0e037ca

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has completed the procurement process for the "Prototype for Advanced / Automated Network Defence Actions (PANDA)" project. This contract, awarded on 28th August 2018, falls within the IT services industry category. The project, amounting to £247,065.50, was awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Digital Marketplace Framework. The procurement stage has concluded, with the contract period commencing on 31st August 2018 and extending until 31st August 2019. The project is based in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those focusing on software development, consulting, and research and development. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contracting authority appears to be open to collaborations with such businesses. Companies with expertise in advanced network defence technologies and automated solutions would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts, particularly given the emphasis on innovative defence technology solutions.

## Notice

Contract awarded on the 28th August 2018 as per the Crown Commercial Services Digital Marketplace Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdbbe493-097f-4ef1-8d72-1fa60c1fd5d0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £247,065 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £247,065 |
| 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 | DEEP3 SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2018 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdbbe493-097f-4ef1-8d72-1fa60c1fd5d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdbbe493-097f-4ef1-8d72-1fa60c1fd5d0
  29th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/849521a9-ba12-4354-9a8c-f0f77784eea7

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