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title: "Tractor and Trailer procurement"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2023-06-06"
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# Tractor and Trailer procurement

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-101177a5-93e8-48f9-87f2-79432fba4ccf

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is seeking to procure a replacement large tractor and a heavy-duty flat-bed trailer with an integrated ISO container twist-lock. The procurement process, titled "Tractor and Trailer procurement," falls under the industry category of self-loading or unloading trailers and semi-trailers for agriculture and tractors. The location for delivery is specified with a postal code of SP4 0JQ. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, with a tender period ending on 2nd June 2023. The contract period is set to start on 28th July 2023, providing an opportunity for interested suppliers to participate.

This tender for the procurement of a large tractor and trailer presents a business growth opportunity, especially for suppliers in the agricultural equipment sector. Businesses dealing with self-loading or unloading trailers, semi-trailers, and tractors are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The procurement is suitable for SMEs as indicated, allowing small and medium-sized enterprises to engage. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Jacob Ashby-Dewing at jashby-dewing@dstl.gov.uk for further details and to explore collaboration opportunities with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory.

## Notice

The RTO Group are looking to purchase a replacement large tractor for their long-term (>10yr) needs. RTO Group also intends to source a heavy duty flat-bed trailer, with integrated ISO container twist-lock. This Tender opportunity will be posted on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). Potential suppliers will be required to complete the questions and submit evidence. Mandatory requirement: The current trailer will be traded-in, along with the current tractor, as part of the new equipment procurement deal. Any suppliers that are unwilling to accept this will not be considered further. Please contact jashby-dewing@dstl.gov.uk for further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b5d7b73-b431-4bc0-aa0c-f6678bd6e161 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2023 - 28 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery

### Codes

- 16500000 - Self-loading or unloading trailers and semi-trailers for agriculture
- 16700000 - Tractors

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2023 at 08:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b5d7b73-b431-4bc0-aa0c-f6678bd6e161
- 6 Jun 2023 at 08:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b5d7b73-b431-4bc0-aa0c-f6678bd6e161
- 11 May 2023 at 13:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b5d7b73-b431-4bc0-aa0c-f6678bd6e161
- 4 May 2023 at 11:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b5d7b73-b431-4bc0-aa0c-f6678bd6e161

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b5d7b73-b431-4bc0-aa0c-f6678bd6e161
  6th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/06ef5039-702f-4016-af01-ca4a1c8ac479
  Details of required specification and trade-in equipment
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/337479cf-b0cb-4424-bfc5-db9172c1c504
  Statement of Requirement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/646e9c0c-36b7-4fd3-8af9-6e70d8c9e689
  Statement of Requirement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71e50cf1-3d17-48fc-aa30-f22561874b29
  Statement of Requirement

## Provenance

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