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Mobile Exhibition Vehicle & Ancillary Services 2025-2028

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Mar 2025 at 11:40

Tender

23 Aug 2024 at 12:55

Planning

14 Mar 2024 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Mobile Exhibition Vehicle & Ancillary Services 2025-2028" is being conducted by National Highways, a public body based in Birmingham, UK. This tender involves the provision, conversion, and customisation of a motor vehicle, specifically for exhibition purposes, along with ancillary services such as driver provision, maintenance, and storage. The contract has progressed to the award stage, with Versatile Venues Ltd being the supplier. Key dates include the operation start date on 1 June 2025, with the initial contract period lasting until 2028, potentially extending for an additional two years. The procurement method used is the open procedure, ensuring a competitive selection process governed by EU regulations.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle conversion, customisation services, and related auxiliary services. Companies with expertise in motor vehicle conversions, transport equipment provision, and storage solutions are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. Given the contract's high quality emphasis, small and medium-sized enterprises with a robust track record in delivering specialised transport solutions could leverage this opportunity to expand their services and gain new business avenues within the public sector. The comprehensive services required, including ongoing vehicle maintenance and event management, promise sustained business growth and long-term partnership potential with National Highways.

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Notice Title

Mobile Exhibition Vehicle & Ancillary Services 2025-2028

Notice Description

This contract opportunity is for a Supplier to provide National Highways with a new Mobile Exhibition Vehicle, available for operational use from 01 June 2025 that has been fully converted and customised. In addition to the mobile exhibition vehicle, the supplier will be required to provide additional services as referenced within the specification document. The Contract will initially be in place for a period of 3 years, with an optional 2-year extension period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract opportunity is for a Supplier to provide National Highways with a new Mobile Exhibition Vehicle, available for operational use from 01 June 2025 that has been fully converted and customised. In addition to the mobile exhibition vehicle, the supplier will be required to provide additional services as referenced within the specification document. The Contract will initially be in place for a period of 3 years, with an optional 2-year extension period. The supplier is therefore required to: * Provide a new vehicle fully converted in accordance to the specification, to be maintained in accordance with UK legal requirements as per manufacturer's recommendations. * Provide a driver for each event, who will also set-up and dismantle the vehicle. * Provide a secure storage facility for the vehicle when not in use. * Provide an Account Manager as a single point of contact for bookings, invoicing and general administration, operation and maintenance relating to the hire of the vehicle. The full specification "Appendix A - Mobile Exhibition Vehicle & Ancillary Services - Specification" can be found in the National Highways E-Sourcing portal. Instructions for registering can be found at the corresponding Contracts Finder notice. The vehicle will be converted to meet the requirements for the Mobile Exhibition Vehicle outlined in the specification document by the successful supplier or an approved subcontractor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0448b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009396-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles

34200000 - Vehicle bodies, trailers or semi-trailers

50117100 - Motor vehicle conversion services

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£395,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£395,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£395,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
27 May 2024Expired
Award Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
adprocurement@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1RN
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERSATILE VENUES

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