Tender

Hire of Tractor - Rural Team

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Tender

13 Mar 2026 at 10:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a central government public authority based in Salisbury, UK, has initiated a tender titled "Hire of Tractor – Rural Team." This tender, categorised under the CPV code for "Hire of agricultural machinery with operator," is at the active procurement stage and follows an open competition method below the threshold. Interested parties should note key dates: the enquiry period ends on 20th March 2026, the tender submission closes on 25th March 2026, and the contract period is scheduled from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This opportunity presents an avenue for growth, particularly for SMEs within the agricultural services industry looking to enhance their client base with government contracts. Companies with expertise in providing agricultural machinery along with operators would find themselves well-suited to meet the requirements of this contract. The award will be based on technical and commercial criteria, demanding a well-rounded approach to response. With a contract value of up to £36,000, this tender is particularly attractive for businesses aiming to secure a stable revenue stream for the next fiscal year.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hire of Tractor - Rural Team

Notice Description

Hire of John Deere tractor for the Rural team

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066951
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022742-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77111000 - Hire of agricultural machinery with operator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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