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Contract Variation

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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01 Oct 2025 at 13:47

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24 Sep 2025 at 13:42

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29 Apr 2025 at 12:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, based in Salisbury, England, has engaged in a selective tender process for a contract variation involving motor vehicles under the CPV schema 34100000. This procurement resulted in a contract with Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK Limited, an award announced on 24th September 2025, with a contract period from 12th September 2025 to 4th September 2026. The procurement method included a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender now marked as complete. This project is located in the South West region of the UK, with an award for services, specifically focusing on safety KPIs and additional contractual clauses as outlined in Schedule 2, Annex A.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the motor vehicle services sector, particularly those involved in vehicle hire and maintenance. Large-scale organisations that can meet the stringent safety and performance criteria specified in the contract are well-suited to compete. While this specific contract highlights a limited opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, other businesses that are capable of leveraging framework agreements and offering extensive service support may find growth potential by aligning with government agencies and large suppliers like Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Variation

Notice Description

The inclusion of the Safety Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and relevant clauses at Annex A to this Schedule 2.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e640fddb-b205-47ac-8a41-ff66422e8d0c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b611f28a-b292-4c63-be95-63f870f6cdd6
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,860,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,860,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 4 Sep 2026 6-12 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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR

Further Information

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