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title: "ASTRID Task 54 - CAEn Sustainment"
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# ASTRID Task 54 - CAEn Sustainment

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0f6e1bd-0a73-4888-81c4-2b87a22ab8e2

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has successfully completed a public procurement process for the project titled "ASTRID Task 54 - CAEn Sustainment." This procurement, classified under the industry category of custom software development services, was carried out using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £569,938.27, was initiated on 19 November 2021 and concluded on 28 February 2023. The work was conducted in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contracting authority published the award notice on 7 December 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those capable of modernising user interfaces and enhancing software functionality. Companies with expertise in creating advanced graphical user interfaces and streamlining workflows within simulation tools will be particularly well-suited to participate in similar tenders. Engaging in projects like this can help smaller software development firms or niche players to align with larger organisations and expand their market presence.

## Notice

Refactor and modernise the CAEn wargaming and simulation tool with a revised modern Graphical User Interface (GUI), improved user workflow and enhanced functionality whilst also supporting the strategic requirement to build resilience in the supply chain.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a52336f6-bffc-4ce4-bbc2-21997ba30347 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Nov 2021 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £569,938 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £569,938 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS (FARNBOROUGH 3 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72230000 - Custom software development services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2021 at 12:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a52336f6-bffc-4ce4-bbc2-21997ba30347

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a52336f6-bffc-4ce4-bbc2-21997ba30347
  7th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96e9d4eb-442c-4c55-887a-ae2cd46d9318
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de7d45fa-6bbc-4cc8-910f-2c2f170de514

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