Award

PA0000003042 - Dstl Shuttle Service

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

15 Sep 2025 at 15:29

Award

18 Aug 2025 at 14:42

Tender

28 May 2025 at 14:07

Planning

19 May 2025 at 14:56

Planning

18 Mar 2025 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), a division under the Ministry of Defence and based in Salisbury, is responsible for the procurement of the recently awarded contract entitled "PA0000003042 - Dstl Shuttle Service." This procurement falls under the industry category of transport agency services. The primary goal of the shuttle service is to provide sustainable transport options to Dstl employees, reducing single-occupancy vehicle trips to Dstl sites and promoting accessibility. The service will cover significant routes including Porton Down and Portsdown West. The contract was awarded as part of an open procurement process using a competitive flexible procedure, and is currently in the award stage, having been signed on 2nd September 2025. The initial contract period is from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028, with potential for two additional twelve-month extensions at Dstl’s discretion. The gross value of the contract is approximately £2.92 million.

For businesses operating in the transport services industry, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive shuttle services, this tender represents an opportunity for growth and engagement in government contracts. Companies like CollectiveTech TA RideTandem, classified as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), showcase how businesses of similar scale and expertise can successfully secure such contracts. By aligning their services to meet government needs and investing in operational efficiencies, businesses can expand their portfolio and establish a reputable presence within the public sector. The opportunity fits well with organisations that are adept in delivering reliable transport services and can respond to flexible service requirements, embodying the government's drive towards more sustainable practices.

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Notice Title

PA0000003042 - Dstl Shuttle Service

Notice Description

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is an Executive Agency of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), employing approximately 5000 staff across two core sites. Dstl exists to supply the very best impartial scientific and technical research and advice to the MOD and other government departments. Dstl is committed to providing sustainable travel options to its employees under its Travel Plan, with the aim of reducing the number of single occupancy vehicles traveling to Dstl sites. Dstl has committed to provide Dstl staff with an accessible bus/coach service from agreed locations to its sites.The current services are: * Porchester - 21 journeys per day. * Southsea - 4 Journeys per day. * Porton Down - 9 Journeys per day. Dstl requires a bus/coach service from agreed locations to its core sites as part of its commitment to reduce the number of single occupancy vehicles travelling to Dstl sites. The sites are as follows: * Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JQ (3 Routes) * Portsdown West, Fareham, Hampshire , PO17 6AD (2 Routes)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Two firm priced option period of 12 months.

Renewal: Two firm priced option period of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056701-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63520000 - Transport agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£2,923,221 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,923,221 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
19 May 2025Expired
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-03-30

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
PA0000003042 Dstl Shuttle Service
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
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight, TLK South West (England), TLK15 Wiltshire

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLLECTIVETECH TA RIDETANDEM

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