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03 Aug 2026 at 06:32

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Fire Service has recently completed a procurement process for the acquisition of a KIA EV3 150kW GT-Line S 81.4kWh 5dr Auto as part of a salary sacrifice scheme. This tender, classified under the electric vehicles sector, falls within the services industry category and is sourced from a competitive quotation below threshold approach. The procurement was handled through a limited procurement method, with the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust acting as the supplier. The process reached the award stage, with the tender closing on 2nd July 2026 and the contract commencing on 3rd July 2026, covering the West Midlands region. The agreement was valued at £31,598.22 GBP.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electric vehicles, particularly those that can provide competitive quotations for vehicles under leasing schemes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable, given the procurement's specific stipulations on supplier size and capabilities. Companies operating within the electric vehicles industry or those already experienced in facilitating staff benefit frameworks in the public sector will be well-placed to engage with similar contract opportunities. This procurement not only highlights potential opportunities within the West Midlands but also demonstrates demand for environmentally sustainable automotive solutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Vehicle: KIA EV3 150kW GT-Line S 81.4kWh 5dr Auto

Notice Description

A leased vehicle supplied to employees as part of a salary sacrifice scheme supplied by NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Call off from ESPO Staff Benefit Framework. 319_23

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3508d12-2cc7-42d9-a49a-fc3da6b4c7c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee2f1e2d-e4ff-4e58-a530-e2785ec642f5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£31,598 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,598 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 4 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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