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Kings Heavy Haulage

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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28 Aug 2025 at 09:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has finalised a public procurement contract under the title "Kings Heavy Haulage" for the transportation of equipment. The process was part of the services industry category, specifically freight transport agency services. The contract is located in SALISBURY, England, with the postal code SP4. This direct procurement method, accomplished through a single tender action (below threshold), reached the award stage on 6th August 2025 for the amount of £14,970. The contract ran from 6th August 2025 to 18th September 2025, with the award notice published on 28th August 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in heavy haulage and transportation services. Companies that are well-suited to compete are those with existing expertise and resources in freight transport agency services, especially those within proximity to SALISBURY. As the procurement method was direct, smaller businesses capable of quick responses to direct award contracts may find growth potential in such opportunities. The awarded supplier, Kings Heavy Haulage (Bristol) Limited, showcases how SMEs in the region can secure public contracts and foster business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kings Heavy Haulage

Notice Description

Transportation of equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b06e7c1e-849c-42d9-a953-efe3b7f1e8cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f9eed56-1af3-42c4-8e8a-194fdb3f014c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63521000 - Freight transport agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,970 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,970 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
5 Aug 2025 - 18 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
comrclfm&bss@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KINGS HEAVY HAULAGE (BRISTOL

Further Information

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