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Mobile Blood Unit

TORTON BODIES

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18 May 2026 at 15:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Mobile Blood Unit" has been concluded by Torton Bodies, who served as the buying organisation. The tender aimed to provide a bespoke hire vehicle for blood donation, specifically classified under the Vans industry category (CPV 34136000). This contract, valued at £249,600, is located in England, United Kingdom, with the postal code BS34 7QH, and follows a selective procurement method. It was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender reached its award stage on 15th May 2026, with Torton Bodies Limited serving as the supplier. The contract period is set from 21st September 2026 to 21st September 2027.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the vehicle manufacturing and leasing industries, particularly those specialising in bespoke modifications. SMEs are particularly suited to this opportunity, as indicated by the suitability criterion. The procurement method being a call-off from a framework agreement can provide long-term partnerships and access to further government contracts. Overall, this tender offers potential for growth in providing specialised vehicles for public health services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobile Blood Unit

Notice Description

Provision of a bespoke hire vehicle for blood donation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-565a413f-8cc7-4722-b551-bd562f891327
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e383089-5c5e-43d0-a792-5ca219bf2267
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34136000 - Vans

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£249,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£249,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Sep 2026 - 21 Sep 2027 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
TORTON BODIES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TORTON BODIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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