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title: "Industrial Switch Replacement"
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buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2025-08-26"
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# Industrial Switch Replacement

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-847ff1dc-364f-4151-bd3e-bf263fd0fce7

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## Summary

The recent procurement process for the "Industrial Switch Replacement" project was conducted by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, located in Porton Down, Salisbury, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and involves the provision of various software and hardware components. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the entire process has now reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £87,454.50, commenced on 7th August 2025 and will conclude on 31st October 2025. This project offered a significant opportunity for SMEs to participate, aimed at improving the infrastructure at postal code SP4 0JQ.

This contract provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software and hardware solutions, particularly those experienced in supplying industrial-grade equipment. The awarded supplier, Akhter Computers Limited, exemplifies how SMEs can successfully compete in selective procurement processes. Firms with expertise in delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions in line with specified framework agreements stand to benefit from similar opportunities, enhancing their portfolios and expanding their client base within the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of various software and hardware

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26f1382d-a899-4d84-ab4e-65336aaa3175 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,454 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,454 |
| 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 | AKHTER COMPUTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2025 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26f1382d-a899-4d84-ab4e-65336aaa3175

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26f1382d-a899-4d84-ab4e-65336aaa3175
  26th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1cecb729-9e91-430c-a1ca-264b4536b8d4
  Redacted Contract

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