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WGCP - Vehicle Hire IV Framework

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

21 Apr 2026 at 11:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

26 Feb 2026 at 22:06

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 Oct 2025 at 23:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

07 May 2025 at 15:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government Commercial Procurement Services has concluded the procurement process for the Vehicle Hire IV Framework, signifying its transition from planning to award stages. The framework encompasses services relating to vehicle hire across three lots: Cars, Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs), under both internal combustion and electric vehicle categories, and Specialist Vehicles. Located in Cardiff, the Welsh Government targeted public sector organisations in Wales, with the procurement method being open, allowing for direct awards or mini-competitions. With the framework active as of 11 March 2026, it will run until 10 March 2030 with a gross budget allocation of £24 million for Lot 1 and Lot 3, and £14 million for Lot 2.

This expansive vehicle hire framework presents significant business opportunities, especially for suppliers within transport services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to engage, as the framework agreement is inclusive of varied organisations. Suppliers stand to benefit from increased visibility and potential revenue through participation in direct awards or subsequent mini-competitions. Companies active in transport services and auxiliary areas will find this framework suitable for scaling operations, expanding networks, and solidifying relationships with Welsh public sector bodies. The arrangement’s flexibility with client-specific requirements and evolving market dynamics, alongside framework agreements, further support business growth and opportunities within the automotive sector in Wales.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WGCP - Vehicle Hire IV Framework

Notice Description

Vehicle Hire IV Framework with multiple suppliers across 3 Lots: Lot 1 - Cars Lot 2 - LCVs (under 3.5T GVW (ICE), under 4.2T GVW (EV) Lot 3 - Specialist Vehicles (over 3.5T GVW)

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050e17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036007-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34140000 - Heavy-duty motor vehicles

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

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
£139,999,999 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
25 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 10 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
22
Supplier Names

AN Richards

Aberconwy Car and Van Hire

Avondale Vehicle Hire

Car hire (Day of Swansea) Ltd t/a Days Rental

Cooper Group UK T/A CMS Hire

DAWSONGROUP ENVIRONMENTAL MUNICIPAL CIVIL LIMITED

DAWSONGROUP TRUCK AND TRAILER LIMITED

DAWSONGROUP VANS LIMITED

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR UK LIMITED

Econ Engineering Ltd

Endurance Vehicle Solutions Limited

Jetsweep Ltd

Leeds Commercial Limited

Limesquare Vehicle Rental Limited

Maben Vehicle Hire Ltd

ND Brown Limited

Riverside Truck Rental Limited

SVAT LTD

Scot Group Limited

Specialist Fleet Services Limited

VMS (Fleet Management) Limited

West Wallasey Car Hire Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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