Tender

Purchase of 2 x Vans

THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

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28 Jan 2021 at 11:09

Tender

13 Jan 2021 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Central Lancashire is currently undertaking a tender for the purchase of two vans, namely a panel van and a crew van, valued at £80,000. This procurement comes as a part of the Lancashire Innovation Drone Zone (LIDZ) project, which aims to support high-growth technology SMEs in sectors such as Aerospace, Aviation, and Autonomous Systems. The tender is in the active stage and is being conducted through an open procurement method, which is open to a wide array of suppliers. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 10th February 2021, with the contract period commencing on 22nd February 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2021. The delivery of the vehicles is expected in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in vehicle supply and logistics. Businesses with expertise in providing vans and related services will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those who can demonstrate a capacity to support the integration of drone technologies. By participating in this procurement, companies can enhance their market positioning and contribute to the growing demand for innovative technology solutions within established supply chains in the region.

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Notice Title

Purchase of 2 x Vans

Notice Description

The University is procuring 2 vehicles, a panel van and a crew van as per the specification, to be utilised alongside the procurement of a wide range of drones, related spares and accessories. This will support the delivery of a new bespoke business support project, the Lancashire Innovation Drone Zone (LIDZ) which will provide specialist Drone technology and related R&D support to new and existing high-growth tech SMEs in the priority sectors of Aerospace, Aviation and Autonomous systems. The LIDZ project will support SMEs to respond to real-time technology challenges, address industry needs and adopt drone technologies to increase productivity and competitiveness, all leading to the establishment of high-demand supply chain in the region.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c33d6b78-e3c4-48d4-98da-2f215227b3f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23af7117-51b4-45ab-afe0-7439e3bf3eb2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
etenders@uclan.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 2HE
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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