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title: "Q-Pulse software renewal"
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# Q-Pulse software renewal

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a13f413-c9a5-460d-a3b3-3a87fe728f81

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), based in Salisbury, England, has successfully completed the procurement process for the renewal of Q-Pulse software, with the contract awarded to IDEAGEN GAEL LIMITED. The tender, identified as DSTL0000048776, is categorised under software package and information systems. This award stage was successfully finalised with key dates including the tender period's conclusion on 17th June 2025 and the commencement of the contract starting from 18th June 2025, running until 18th June 2026. The procurement method employed was a limited approach, specifically through competitive quotation below threshold, and it notably targeted suitability for SMEs.

This procurement provides a notable opportunity for businesses in the software industry looking to secure government contracts, particularly those SMEs capable of delivering industry-specific software packages. The awarded contract, valued at £20,243.07, highlights the potential for growth within the market for businesses specialising in goods such as software packages related to communication, database management, and industrial control systems. Firms with a focus on innovation and specialised offerings in software utilities and systems will find this sector particularly lucrative, given the prevalence of competitive quotation procurement methods encouraging SME participation.

## Notice

Awarded contract, published for transparency purposes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47717317-d6d9-4e40-8275-8ed43adec455 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2025 - 18 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,243 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,243 |
| 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 | IDEAGEN GAEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package
- 48120000 - Flight control software package
- 48130000 - Aviation ground support and test software package
- 48140000 - Railway traffic control software package
- 48150000 - Industrial control software package
- 48160000 - Library software package
- 48170000 - Compliance software package
- 48180000 - Medical software package
- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package
- 48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package
- 48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package
- 48600000 - Database and operating software package
- 48700000 - Software package utilities
- 48800000 - Information systems and servers
- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2025 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47717317-d6d9-4e40-8275-8ed43adec455

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47717317-d6d9-4e40-8275-8ed43adec455
  18th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d234f99c-df9d-4c33-b43b-ef1dc3605359

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