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title: "Maintain and Sustain Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
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# Maintain and Sustain Services

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3b3d860-1dc4-41db-88e7-19172d555762

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, based in Salisbury, England, managed the procurement process for the "Maintain and Sustain Services" contract, which falls under the repair and maintenance services category. This procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process has concluded, and the contract has been awarded to Kier Construction Ltd. The contract, valued at £8,299,432.93, is set to commence on 6th May 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2028. The most recent update regarding the award was published on 22nd May 2026.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale construction companies specialising in repair and maintenance services. The collaboration with an established laboratory like the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory highlights the potential for involvement in advanced, strategic projects, ideally benefiting businesses with robust operational and technical capabilities to meet stringent defence industry requirements. Although this contract was not deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it opens the door for substantial market engagement and the possibility of future contracts through framework agreements.

## Notice

Maintain and Sustain Service Contract, placed via the Scape Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c614f82e-4ebc-4060-b07a-b358f068a8f9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,299,432 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,299,432 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KIER CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 13:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c614f82e-4ebc-4060-b07a-b358f068a8f9
- 21 May 2026 at 16:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c614f82e-4ebc-4060-b07a-b358f068a8f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c614f82e-4ebc-4060-b07a-b358f068a8f9
  22nd May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6248a395-2196-4861-9fb0-6b20e44222ca
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/5b17dcd4-8e7f-489c-ad4b-4d3da80c5e37

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