Tender

WGCP - Vehicle Hire IV Framework

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

16 Oct 2025 at 22:23

Planning

07 May 2025 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, operating through its Commercial Procurement Services in Cardiff, has initiated a tender for the Vehicle Hire IV Framework, aimed at supporting the Welsh public sector's vehicle hire needs across the UK region. This procurement pertains to the services industry category with particular emphasis on road transport services and motor vehicles, including cars, LCVs, and specialist vehicles. The process follows an open procedure and is currently in the tender stage, set to close on 24th November 2025. The lot dedicated to this framework is planned to start contracts on 1st March 2026, spanning a four-year period. Potential suppliers had the opportunity to engage with the procurement strategy during a market engagement event held in July 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their footprint within the public sector vehicle hire market. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged due to the suitability criteria outlined. The framework's open procedure allows a wide range of businesses to propose competitive bids, benefiting from a procurement environment that supports direct awards and mini-competition elements. Participating in this framework not only provides immediate business opportunities but also establishes long-term commercial relationships with the Welsh public sector, which is committed to integrating sustainable vehicle solutions including electric vehicles.

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Notice Title

WGCP - Vehicle Hire IV Framework

Notice Description

Welsh Government Commercial Procurement's Vehicle Hire IV Framework, for access by the Welsh public sector. This framework will replace Vehicle Hire III.

Lot Information

Cars

Description: Cars

LCVs (under 3.5T GVW (ICE), under 4.2T GVW (EV)

Description: LCVs (under 3.5T GVW (ICE), under 4.2T GVW (EV)

Specialist Vehicles (over 3.5T GVW)

Description: Specialist Vehicles (over 3.5T GVW)

Planning Information

It is our intention to hold a supplier engagement event late June/early July, to provide potential suppliers with an overview of the Procurement Strategy and Process, providing the opportunity to comment and ask questions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050e17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066100-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34140000 - Heavy-duty motor vehicles

60100000 - Road transport services

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Angharad Simmonds
Contact Email
commercialprocurement.fleet@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+443000625427

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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