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title: "Discovery Support FY 26/27"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9c368917-bbc8-43bc-a9ab-ac12664acd36"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2026-04-17"
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# Discovery Support FY 26/27

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c368917-bbc8-43bc-a9ab-ac12664acd36

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has successfully completed the award stage of the 'Discovery Support FY 26/27' contracting process, focused on software support services within the United Kingdom. This contract, valued at £1,238,160, falls under the CPV category of Software Support Services. The procurement utilised a selective method through a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender period concluding on 30 March 2026 and the contract commencing on 1 April 2026, running through to 31 March 2027. The awarding of this contract to Actica Consulting has been executed to ensure transparency, with the award being published on 17 April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for large companies within the software support sector. Given DSTL's stature and the substantial contract value, businesses that specialise in software solutions and support services should consider aiming for similar future possibilities. Although this procurement was not tailored towards small or voluntary and community sector enterprises, it provides a clear avenue for well-established firms to partner with a major governmental laboratory, thereby expanding their market presence and enhancing their portfolio of high-profile public sector contracts.

## Notice

Contract awarded - notice for transparency purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e07a3ef1-e78a-43f2-9477-812b97f602b2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,238,160 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,238,160 |
| 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 | ACTICA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e07a3ef1-e78a-43f2-9477-812b97f602b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e07a3ef1-e78a-43f2-9477-812b97f602b2
  17th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ed20268-4f57-4614-a8c9-4e7e98b29d1c
  Redacted call-off contract.

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