Scope
Reference
PA0000003042
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)
Contract 1. PA0000003042 Dstl Shuttle Service
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,923,221.51 excluding VAT
- £2,923,221.51 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
18 August 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
18 August 2025
Standstill period
- End: 28 August 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
29 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028
- Possible extension to 30 September 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Two (2) x twelve (12) month optional extensions, available at Dstl's discretion.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Two (2) x twelve (12) month optional extensions, available at Dstl's discretion.
CPV classifications
- 63520000 - Transport agency services
Contract locations
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
- UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
Information about tenders
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Supplier
CollectiveTech TA RideTandem
- Companies House: 11908428
International House 126 Colmore Row
Birmingham
B3 3AP
United Kingdom
Email: hello@ridetandem.co
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. PA0000003042 Dstl Shuttle Service
Contracting authority
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDDM-1961-MTLN
Porton Down
Salisbury
SP4 0JQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: PA0000003042 Dstl Shuttle Service
Email: DSTLCommercialServices@dstl.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laborator
Region: UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government