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Estates Tractor Hire

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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29 Apr 2025 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a central government public authority located at Porton Down, Salisbury, United Kingdom, has concluded the award stage of a procurement process for "Estates Tractor Hire." This process involved the direct procurement method without competition, specifically for goods, under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. The awarded contract entails a 12-month hire of a John Deere tractor to assist in estate management, spanning from 9 April 2025 to 8 April 2026. The service is required across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract was signed on 1 April 2025, with a gross contract value of £30,804.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural machinery and equipment. With the contract awarded to Tractor Hire UK (2010) Limited, based in Market Drayton, opportunities may arise for similar small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on supplying farming and estate management equipment. The contract underscores the demand within government estates for specialised equipment over extended periods, providing room for growth and potential future bids for companies equipped to meet these requirements efficiently.

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Notice Title

Estates Tractor Hire

Notice Description

12-month hire of a John Deere tractor to facilitate work around the Dstl estate

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050919
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017591-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

16710000 - Pedestrian-controlled agricultural tractors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,670 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2025 - 8 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

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
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

TRACTOR HIRE UK (2010

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