---
title: "AutoCAD Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bef2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2026-07-01"
---

# AutoCAD Software

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bef2

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a public authority within the central government, based in Porton Down, Salisbury, UK, has completed its procurement process for an AutoCAD Software contract. The award was issued on 1st July 2026, with the contracting period spanning until 30th April 2027. This procurement was executed through a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition, indicating streamlined acquisition procedures for such software supplies. The supplier, GRAITEC LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise, is located in Southampton, UK. This contract falls under the industry category of software package and information systems and covers goods delivered within the UK.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software industry, particularly those capable of supplying technical software solutions like AutoCAD. SMEs with a strong portfolio in software package implementation can leverage such details in similar future tenders, enhancing their growth potential in government contracts. By tapping into central government procurement, businesses can cement their presence in public sector markets, gaining credibility and a steady revenue stream. This specific contract demonstrates how even below-threshold, non-competitive tenders can present substantial opportunities for SMEs active in the technological field.

## Notice

Awarded contract - Published for Transparency

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061658-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,410 |
| Contracts value | £59,410 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | GRAITEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 11:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061658-2026
- 29 Jun 2026 at 10:53 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060687-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061658-2026
  1st July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060687-2026
  29th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-18474

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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