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title: "Infrastructure and Operations Pathfinder"
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# Infrastructure and Operations Pathfinder

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-afa170c1-57c3-4f11-811e-e35cc3ebc9fa

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## Summary

The "Infrastructure and Operations Pathfinder" procurement process, led by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, has reached the award stage. This project, classified under "System quality assurance planning services," focuses on delivering assurance, roadmap, and recommendations with a contract valued at £49,996.80. Located in Salisbury, England, the tender closed on 5th May 2026, with the contract period commencing on 6th May and concluding on 30th June 2026. This procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in system quality assurance planning. It may particularly benefit large enterprises, akin to the successful supplier, Gartner UK Limited. Although suitability was not emphasised for SMEs or VCSEs, the strategic nature of the project can provide valuable growth avenues, enabling businesses to align themselves with government standards and participate in future public sector opportunities. The focus on infrastructure and operations under the guidance of a leading defence laboratory hints at ongoing demands and potential for expanded services in similar contracts.

## Notice

Delivery of Infrastructure and Operations Pathfinder (Assurance, Roadmap and Recommendations)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11864024-616b-484c-bb50-86b76cd67b59 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,996 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,996 |
| 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 | GARTNER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72224200 - System quality assurance planning services

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11864024-616b-484c-bb50-86b76cd67b59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11864024-616b-484c-bb50-86b76cd67b59
  28th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52d49652-11a3-438f-ba4c-de766f6b78f6

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