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title: "Contract Variation"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2025-10-01"
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# Contract Variation

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e640fddb-b205-47ac-8a41-ff66422e8d0c

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, based in Salisbury, England, has engaged in a selective tender process for a contract variation involving motor vehicles under the CPV schema 34100000. This procurement resulted in a contract with Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK Limited, an award announced on 24th September 2025, with a contract period from 12th September 2025 to 4th September 2026. The procurement method included a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender now marked as complete. This project is located in the South West region of the UK, with an award for services, specifically focusing on safety KPIs and additional contractual clauses as outlined in Schedule 2, Annex A.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the motor vehicle services sector, particularly those involved in vehicle hire and maintenance. Large-scale organisations that can meet the stringent safety and performance criteria specified in the contract are well-suited to compete. While this specific contract highlights a limited opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, other businesses that are capable of leveraging framework agreements and offering extensive service support may find growth potential by aligning with government agencies and large suppliers like Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK Limited.

## Notice

The inclusion of the Safety Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and relevant clauses at Annex A to this Schedule 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b611f28a-b292-4c63-be95-63f870f6cdd6 |
| 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 | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2025 - 4 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,860,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,860,000 |
| 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 | ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2025 at 13:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b611f28a-b292-4c63-be95-63f870f6cdd6
- 24 Sep 2025 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b611f28a-b292-4c63-be95-63f870f6cdd6
- 29 Apr 2025 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7349ec6d-b653-49a3-b177-0c6ae5baf281

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b611f28a-b292-4c63-be95-63f870f6cdd6
  1st October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7349ec6d-b653-49a3-b177-0c6ae5baf281
  29th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/906b2771-a4bb-4b7d-9a5e-623ee1ebcb8f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a71f3148-2987-41e6-a954-8f55fbcd1621

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