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title: "Replacement Vehicles"
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# Replacement Vehicles

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cee05be0-4d8a-49cc-8dae-8aa19ea225f6

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, involves the acquisition of replacement vehicles to support range trials and business operations. Titled "Replacement Vehicles", this procurement falls under the industry category of motor vehicles (CPV 34100000). The contract was concluded with Arnold Clark Finance Limited and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the award notice published on 22nd April 2025. The contract, which began on 8th April 2025, is set to run until 7th April 2028. This procurement utilised a selective procurement method, namely a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with a total contract value of £31,667.04.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in automotive supply and maintenance, particularly those offering diesel vehicles fitting the specified criteria. Small and medium-sized enterprises may find this type of tender an excellent opportunity due to its suitability for them. Enterprises located within or capable of serving the South West region of the UK and those with expertise in providing vehicle maintenance might be well-suited to compete for such tenders in the future. Such engagement would not only offer increased revenues but also foster relationships with government bodies like the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory.

## Notice

Two vehicles over 3 years old were in need of replacing to support range trials and business operations. Vehicle requirements: The vehicle needs to seat 5 persons Diesel All round windows Not Petrol The vehicle maintenance has been included in the purchase.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d770f55e-6c51-4c4e-82c7-42987962c833 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2025 - 7 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,667 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,667 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARNOLD CLARK FINANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2025 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d770f55e-6c51-4c4e-82c7-42987962c833

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d770f55e-6c51-4c4e-82c7-42987962c833
  22nd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0530f7aa-4ef0-4fa4-8955-b29b7a5a0c78
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/565771a9-8979-4132-8495-e5b93f3f8a93
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd405b07-f764-4d12-8d05-3df315df1e3a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dcfabf23-3614-47da-b5bd-ed34474d5294

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