--- title: "SUPPLY OF COMMUTER BUS SERVICES TO DSTL SITES" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5c1e5686-94ce-4ab5-95f5-6b2e0beb9c26" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5c1e5686-94ce-4ab5-95f5-6b2e0beb9c26" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c1e5686-94ce-4ab5-95f5-6b2e0beb9c26.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c1e5686-94ce-4ab5-95f5-6b2e0beb9c26.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL)" published: "2017-04-06" --- # SUPPLY OF COMMUTER BUS SERVICES TO DSTL SITES Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c1e5686-94ce-4ab5-95f5-6b2e0beb9c26 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5c1e5686-94ce-4ab5-95f5-6b2e0beb9c26) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c1e5686-94ce-4ab5-95f5-6b2e0beb9c26.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Defence's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), focuses on the supply of commuter bus services to Dstl sites. The contract, titled "SUPPLY OF COMMUTER BUS SERVICES TO DSTL SITES," falls under the services category, specifically the hire of buses and coaches with drivers. The expected contract period commences on 3rd April 2017 and runs for two years, with a possibility of extension. The services will operate from three core locations: Porton Down (Salisbury, Wiltshire), Portsdown West (Fareham, Hampshire), and Fort Halstead (Sevenoaks, Kent). The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 29th March 2017. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those that can provide reliable bus and coach hire solutions. Companies, especially SMEs, that are capable of offering sustainable transport to support the commuting needs of a large workforce would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. This contract's competitive environment could attract businesses that focus on operational efficiency and customer service in the transportation sector, allowing them to expand their portfolio and establish lasting relationships with a government entity. ## Notice The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is a trading fund of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) employing approximately 3700 staff across three core sites. The Agency exists to supply the very best impartial, scientific and technical research and advice to the MOD and other government departments. Dstl is committed to provide sustainable travel to its employees and visitors for the next two years with possible extension to four. To support this requirement Dstl will be seeking suppliers to provide a shuttle bus service from the local areas to core sites. The requirement is divided into three LOTs by geographical location.The expected framework commencement date is 3rd April 2017. The service will be operated Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays, and the working days between Christmas and New Year). The three core sites are: * Porton Dow, Salisbury, Wiltshire. Lot 1 * Portsdown West, Fareham, Hampshire. Lot 2 * Fort Halstead, Sevenoaks, Kent. Lot 3 Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Salisbury: Hire of buses and coaches with driver.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/398a9ea9-c22f-4a34-a06e-a0456c8868b1 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Mar 2017 | | Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 3 Apr 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,231,536 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,231,536 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL) | | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | H.LUCKETT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 6 Apr 2017 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/398a9ea9-c22f-4a34-a06e-a0456c8868b1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/398a9ea9-c22f-4a34-a06e-a0456c8868b1 6th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5c1e5686-94ce-4ab5-95f5-6b2e0beb9c26. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c1e5686-94ce-4ab5-95f5-6b2e0beb9c26.json.