715768452 - The Assisted Travel Scheme for DM Glen Douglas

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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19 Jun 2026 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, UK, is the buying organisation for the contract titled "715768452 - The Assisted Travel Scheme for DM Glen Douglas." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on transport services excluding waste transport. The tender process was conducted through a limited competition, as it was below the threshold, and it has been completed with an award status marked as active. Notably, the contract was signed on 15th June 2026 and has a period of performance from 29th June 2026 to 28th June 2029, with options for three additional one-year extensions. The primary location for the service is Defence Munitions Glen Douglas, and the legal framework follows the UKPGA 2023/54. The overall contract value is £547,000, with the gross amount being £656,400, paid in GBP.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing transport services. As the successful supplier, Wilson's of Rhu, classified as an SME, illustrates, smaller and mid-sized enterprises are well-positioned to deliver such niche services within the defence and security sector. Businesses with capabilities in consistent on-time transport service and excellent maintenance response for vehicles have a competitive edge. The scale and nature of this tender show promise particularly for firms looking to expand their portfolio in publicly funded projects, especially those keen on entering or strengthening their presence in the defence logistics market.

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Notice Title

715768452 - The Assisted Travel Scheme for DM Glen Douglas

Notice Description

The Authority has a requirement for the provision and operation of 2 Coach Services, each with the capacity to transport up to 16 passengers, which are required for return journeys on weekdays to transport staff from designated pick-up points to Defence Munitions Glen Douglas and back to the designated pick-up points.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b8d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057942-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£547,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILSON'S OF RHU

Further Information

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