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title: "SCEPTRE Software Procurement"
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# SCEPTRE Software Procurement

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9661f7b-2159-4023-889c-083e3f87c5d0

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has awarded a direct procurement contract to Force Effect Ltd for the procurement of SCEPTRE software. This contract falls under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" (CPV 73000000) and is located at Porton Down, Salisbury, England (postal code SP4 0JQ). The procurement process was conducted as a single tender action below the threshold, with the tender period ending on 29th February 2024. The contract period spans from 10th June 2024 to 31st October 2024, with a total value of £132,550. This procurement is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), although it is not aimed at voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research, development, and software services, particularly those capable of providing tailored software solutions like the SCEPTRE software. SMEs with expertise in research and development consultancy can find this contract particularly beneficial, as it allows them to showcase their capabilities within a high-profile defence and technology setting. By being the selected supplier, firms can build a significant portfolio in the public sector, potentially leading to enhanced reputation and future contract opportunities within similar domains.

## Notice

Procurement of SCEPTRE software from Force Effect Ltd

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e5a7110-87c6-42b4-b72d-79bb2d8c42bc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £132,550 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £132,550 |
| 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 | FORCE EFFECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2024 at 15:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e5a7110-87c6-42b4-b72d-79bb2d8c42bc
- 21 Jun 2024 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e5a7110-87c6-42b4-b72d-79bb2d8c42bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e5a7110-87c6-42b4-b72d-79bb2d8c42bc
  21st August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40c2fba2-565c-4d23-ae6e-f991b1caf2b2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/014a5179-73c0-4ca2-95b8-da18eaf16717

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