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title: "Dell Server PowerEdge"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aa5dbc37-463e-41e2-93b3-98bbcfc78767"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
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# Dell Server PowerEdge

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa5dbc37-463e-41e2-93b3-98bbcfc78767

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has completed a procurement process for a Dell Server PowerEdge under an awarded contract to Softcat Plc. This process falls within the 'Software package and information systems' category, indicating a focus on goods related to IT infrastructure. Located in Salisbury, England, the delivery address is specified with the postal code SP4 0JQ. The procurement stage is now at the 'award' phase, with the contract being confirmed on 18th July 2025. The process utilised a 'limited' procurement method, specifically a Competitive quotation approach, which is typically used for procurements below a certain value threshold.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in supplying IT and software systems, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as it demonstrates a demand for IT solutions within government laboratories. The suitability criteria indicate that SMEs are well-positioned to leverage similar future opportunities, enabling them to establish or strengthen their presence in public sector contracts. As such, businesses involved in software packages and digital infrastructure should consider engaging with similar procurement exercises to support and enhance their growth strategy.

## Notice

Awarded contract, published for transparency purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aed804e2-a374-4b47-bcea-789804e59256 |
| 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 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2025 - 11 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,803 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,803 |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2025 at 15:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aed804e2-a374-4b47-bcea-789804e59256

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aed804e2-a374-4b47-bcea-789804e59256
  18th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b188397-9310-4d3f-8dd0-e9fbf2c822f1

## Provenance

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