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Provision of an Electric Vehicle (EV)

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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10 Feb 2026 at 10:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade, located in London, recently completed the procurement process for the provision of an electric vehicle (EV). This tender, centred on supporting the operational needs of the Office for Product Safety Standards, falls under the goods category within the 'Electric Vehicles' industry classification. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) Limited, based in Milton Keynes, was awarded the contract valued at £16,560. The award was made active on 30th January 2026, with the contract period commencing on 2nd February 2026 and concluding on 1st February 2028. This contract involves locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms involved in the supply or servicing of electric vehicles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable for participating in similar future tenders. The framework agreement approach allows businesses to engage in a streamlined process that might not require traversing traditional competitive bidding routes, thus creating a favourable environment for companies looking to expand their market presence through public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Electric Vehicle (EV)

Notice Description

This contract is for the long term hire of an Electric Vehicle to support with the Office for Product Safety Standards' operational needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1fd469fd-cd75-4b25-b91f-81103aabb282
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c1ddc95-7196-4ebc-8ff7-6efc56583040
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34144900 - Electric vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,560 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,560 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
Department for Business and Trade
Contact Email
corporateservices@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLKSWAGEN FINANCIAL SERVICES (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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