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PA0000003042 - Dstl Shuttle Service - Procurement Specific Questionnaire

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

Buyer Address: Porton Down, Salisbury, UKK15, SP4 0JQ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: comrclfm&bss@dstl.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
170000.0 GBP
Gross: 204000 GBP
Published
28 May 2025, 14:07
Deadline
18 Jul 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
63520000 - Transport agency services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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)

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028169-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: Two firm priced option period of 12 months.

Lot 1 Value: GBP 170,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 204,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-10-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-09-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (40%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Capability (50%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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