--- title: "Dstl Networks & Hosting Services (N&HS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f953d5ee-485f-42d1-87e4-73de5dce6930" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f953d5ee-485f-42d1-87e4-73de5dce6930" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f953d5ee-485f-42d1-87e4-73de5dce6930.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f953d5ee-485f-42d1-87e4-73de5dce6930.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY" published: "2024-11-26" --- # Dstl Networks & Hosting Services (N&HS Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f953d5ee-485f-42d1-87e4-73de5dce6930 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f953d5ee-485f-42d1-87e4-73de5dce6930) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f953d5ee-485f-42d1-87e4-73de5dce6930.json) ## Summary The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), located in Salisbury, England, has completed a procurement process for its Networks and Hosting Services (N&HS). The contract, valued at £90,308,333.33, was awarded to Sopra Steria Limited on 3rd June 2024 and signed on 1st August 2024. The contract, a call-off from RM6100 framework Lots 3b and 3c, will run from 2nd September 2024 to 1st September 2027. The contract focuses on IT services including consulting, software development, internet, and support, within the CPV classification code 72000000, and is tailored for SMEs and VCSEs to compete through selective procurement methods. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services to collaborate with a major government research institution, thereby expanding their market presence and portfolio. Businesses that can provide high-quality consulting, software development, and support services are well-suited for this contract. Additionally, SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, potentially elevating their status and demonstrating their capabilities within high-profile government projects. ## Notice THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE - Dstl's Network & Hosting Services (N&HS) call-off Contract from RM6100 Lots 3b & 3c. Contract Awarded 03/06/2024 Contract Signed 01/08/2024. Notice publication on Call-Off Contract signature, rather than Contract Award due to the 2month period in which Dstl and the Supplier concluded the Call-Off Contract documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f97be580-b56e-4e14-9c0a-4bc54bc32de1 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Jun 2024 | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 1 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,308,333 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £90,308,333 | | 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 | SOPRA STERIA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 26 Nov 2024 at 11:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f97be580-b56e-4e14-9c0a-4bc54bc32de1 - 26 Nov 2024 at 11:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f97be580-b56e-4e14-9c0a-4bc54bc32de1 - 2 Oct 2024 at 11:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f97be580-b56e-4e14-9c0a-4bc54bc32de1 - 5 Aug 2024 at 06:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f97be580-b56e-4e14-9c0a-4bc54bc32de1 - 5 Aug 2024 at 06:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f97be580-b56e-4e14-9c0a-4bc54bc32de1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f97be580-b56e-4e14-9c0a-4bc54bc32de1 26th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/24bce256-2cf1-472a-8654-8dba4133ae55 Framework Call Off Terms - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8de4b83a-efcf-40bc-8d79-da427264578d Redacted signed Call-Off Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d455f05e-5426-49fa-ada2-c20c36b87bc2 Redacted signed call-off terms - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2be84edf-c97d-4962-98e3-bf333b7c7d16 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53aa2dfc-5bdb-4cb8-b100-21af4e61877b ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory/about ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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