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title: "Python Developers to Support the Autonomous Resilient Cyber Defence (ARCD) Project"
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# Python Developers to Support the Autonomous Resilient Cyber Defence (ARCD) Project

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e949c12-1364-4cfd-a2f5-2380e79e151a

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Python Developers to Support the Autonomous Resilient Cyber Defence (ARCD) Project". This contract, classified under research and development services, was valued at £983,900 and awarded to METHODS ANALYTICS LIMITED. The procurement method employed was selective and involved a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period running from 9th February 2022 to 31st March 2022. The delivery address for the services is located in the South West of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in cyber defence and software development. Given the contract’s focus on Python development, businesses with a strong IT background and experience in consultancy services related to cyber security would be well-suited to engage in similar procurement opportunities in the future. This could facilitate business growth by expanding their project portfolio in a critical and evolving sector.

## Notice

Contract was tendered via the DOS5 framework and has been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d80d4315-190a-4c24-8c1d-2b38361667ae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £983,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £983,900 |
| 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 | METHODS ANALYTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2022 at 10:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d80d4315-190a-4c24-8c1d-2b38361667ae
- 4 Mar 2022 at 09:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d80d4315-190a-4c24-8c1d-2b38361667ae
- 22 Feb 2022 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d80d4315-190a-4c24-8c1d-2b38361667ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d80d4315-190a-4c24-8c1d-2b38361667ae
  7th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/850a7247-d143-40f2-8fee-3aba8ef84b07
  Statement of Requirement.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/51ae3699-dba2-4b91-aeb0-20f705276d9a
  Statement of Requirement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e4724156-6aa3-433d-8831-5de295b028e2

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