---
title: "Hire of Tractor - Rural Team"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066951"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066951.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2026-03-13"
---

# Hire of Tractor - Rural Team

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066951

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a central government public authority based in Salisbury, UK, has initiated a tender titled "Hire of Tractor – Rural Team." This tender, categorised under the CPV code for "Hire of agricultural machinery with operator," is at the active procurement stage and follows an open competition method below the threshold. Interested parties should note key dates: the enquiry period ends on 20th March 2026, the tender submission closes on 25th March 2026, and the contract period is scheduled from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This opportunity presents an avenue for growth, particularly for SMEs within the agricultural services industry looking to enhance their client base with government contracts. Companies with expertise in providing agricultural machinery along with operators would find themselves well-suited to meet the requirements of this contract. The award will be based on technical and commercial criteria, demanding a well-rounded approach to response. With a contract value of up to £36,000, this tender is particularly attractive for businesses aiming to secure a stable revenue stream for the next fiscal year.

## Notice

Hire of John Deere tractor for the Rural team

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022742-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77111000 - Hire of agricultural machinery with operator

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 10:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022742-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022742-2026
  13th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/ogc-host/public/mod/web/login.html?VISITORID=82aab0fd-eb65-4c33-8cea-09c92009e126&_ncp=1717411693158.58752-1
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laborator
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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