--- title: "PA0000003042 - Dstl Shuttle Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ee32" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ee32" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ee32.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ee32.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY" published: "2025-09-15" --- # PA0000003042 - Dstl Shuttle Service Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ee32 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ee32) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ee32.json) ## Summary The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), a division under the Ministry of Defence and based in Salisbury, is responsible for the procurement of the recently awarded contract entitled "PA0000003042 - Dstl Shuttle Service." This procurement falls under the industry category of transport agency services. The primary goal of the shuttle service is to provide sustainable transport options to Dstl employees, reducing single-occupancy vehicle trips to Dstl sites and promoting accessibility. The service will cover significant routes including Porton Down and Portsdown West. The contract was awarded as part of an open procurement process using a competitive flexible procedure, and is currently in the award stage, having been signed on 2nd September 2025. The initial contract period is from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028, with potential for two additional twelve-month extensions at Dstl’s discretion. The gross value of the contract is approximately £2.92 million. For businesses operating in the transport services industry, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive shuttle services, this tender represents an opportunity for growth and engagement in government contracts. Companies like CollectiveTech TA RideTandem, classified as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), showcase how businesses of similar scale and expertise can successfully secure such contracts. By aligning their services to meet government needs and investing in operational efficiencies, businesses can expand their portfolio and establish a reputable presence within the public sector. The opportunity fits well with organisations that are adept in delivering reliable transport services and can respond to flexible service requirements, embodying the government's drive towards more sustainable practices. ## Notice The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is an Executive Agency of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), employing approximately 5000 staff across two core sites. Dstl exists to supply the very best impartial scientific and technical research and advice to the MOD and other government departments. Dstl is committed to providing sustainable travel options to its employees under its Travel Plan, with the aim of reducing the number of single occupancy vehicles traveling to Dstl sites. Dstl has committed to provide Dstl staff with an accessible bus/coach service from agreed locations to its sites.The current services are: * Porchester - 21 journeys per day. * Southsea - 4 Journeys per day. * Porton Down - 9 Journeys per day. Dstl requires a bus/coach service from agreed locations to its core sites as part of its commitment to reduce the number of single occupancy vehicles travelling to Dstl sites. The sites are as follows: * Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JQ (3 Routes) * Portsdown West, Fareham, Hampshire , PO17 6AD (2 Routes) ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Two firm priced option period of 12 months. Renewal: Two firm priced option period of 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056701-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | 19 May 2025 | | Award date | 17 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 | | Recurrence | 2028-03-30 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £170,000 | | Lots value | £170,000 | | Awards value | £2,923,221 | | Contracts value | £2,923,221 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight, TLK South West (England), TLK15 Wiltshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | COLLECTIVETECH TA RIDETANDEM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63520000 - Transport agency services ## Release History - 15 Sep 2025 at 15:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056701-2025 - 18 Aug 2025 at 14:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049581-2025 - 28 May 2025 at 14:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028169-2025 - 19 May 2025 at 14:56 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022801-2025 - 18 Mar 2025 at 08:37 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009785-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056701-2025 15th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049581-2025 18th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028169-2025 28th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022801-2025 19th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009785-2025 18th March 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/14806850019717362081 - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laborator - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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