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Maintain and Sustain Services

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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22 May 2026 at 13:30

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21 May 2026 at 16:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, based in Salisbury, England, managed the procurement process for the "Maintain and Sustain Services" contract, which falls under the repair and maintenance services category. This procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process has concluded, and the contract has been awarded to Kier Construction Ltd. The contract, valued at £8,299,432.93, is set to commence on 6th May 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2028. The most recent update regarding the award was published on 22nd May 2026.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale construction companies specialising in repair and maintenance services. The collaboration with an established laboratory like the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory highlights the potential for involvement in advanced, strategic projects, ideally benefiting businesses with robust operational and technical capabilities to meet stringent defence industry requirements. Although this contract was not deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it opens the door for substantial market engagement and the possibility of future contracts through framework agreements.

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Notice Title

Maintain and Sustain Services

Notice Description

Maintain and Sustain Service Contract, placed via the Scape Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3b3d860-1dc4-41db-88e7-19172d555762
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c614f82e-4ebc-4060-b07a-b358f068a8f9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,299,432 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,299,432 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

KIER CONSTRUCTION

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