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Valley Graphics Van Lease

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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20 Feb 2026 at 08:48

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Valley Graphics Van Lease," with the award stage finalised on 18th February 2026. This procurement, facilitated through a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6268, covers the lease of electric vans for the transport of goods, highlighting an emphasis on sustainability. Valued at £16,635.84, the contract spans from 19th February 2026 until 28th February 2030, and it is aimed at serving the South East region of the United Kingdom. Despite being a selective procurement method, the process was completed efficiently, with Lex Autolease Ltd awarded as the supplier.

Businesses involved in the supply of electric vehicles, particularly those engaged in the framework agreements, would find substantial growth opportunities through similar tenders, especially as environmental considerations continue to shape public procurement. With the contract spanning four years, consistent demand for maintenance and service may offer ongoing business to companies specialising in electric van production or associated services. Although not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms can leverage such agreements to enhance market presence in regional and academic sectors.

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Notice Title

Valley Graphics Van Lease

Notice Description

48 month Lease of an EV Van 10,000 mpa with S&M included CCS Framework RM6268 - Lot 2a

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-796ac375-f8de-414f-aa63-ed26c21b8afa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8101f1aa-f101-45d9-a410-5a38367ac4e4
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34130000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of goods

34144900 - Electric vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,635 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,635 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEX AUTOLEASE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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