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Lease or Hire of an Outreach Community Health Van (Bespoke Van Body Conversion)

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

16 Dec 2025 at 18:10

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

20 Nov 2025 at 11:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for the lease or hire of an Outreach Community Health Van, specifically requiring a bespoke van body conversion. This procurement process falls under the industry category of welfare vehicles and is classified as an open procedure. Located in Cambridge, UKH12 region, this tender offers a two-year lease with potential extensions, emphasising the need for a new vehicle chassis while allowing for a second-hand conversion body. The procurement stage is currently active, with deadlines for submission set for 21 January 2026. Following the enquiry period ending on 14 January 2026, the award decision will be finalised by 4 February 2026. Interested parties must register and submit their tenders via the Jaggaer One eSourcing portal.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle manufacturing and conversion, particularly those specialising in welfare and outreach vehicles. Companies with expertise in bespoke vehicle conversions and competitive pricing will find this a lucrative opportunity for business expansion. The procurement process is tailored for SMEs, offering a clear path for them to contribute effectively, potentially enhancing their market presence through public contracts. By participating in this tender, businesses can leverage their technical capability, cost efficiency, and social value to gain a competitive advantage, with the flexibility of offering either new or suitable second-hand conversion bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lease or Hire of an Outreach Community Health Van (Bespoke Van Body Conversion)

Notice Description

The Authority invites tenders for a 2-year lease or rental of a bespoke conversion 3,500kg gross weight, low chassis Community Outreach Van. The vehicle chassis must be new, but tenderers may offer a conversion body which is either new, or if practicable to do so, second-hand. Where a second-hand conversion body is offered the conversion body must be no more than 3-years old.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The authority will consider options for both the lease or hire of the vehicle. Additionally consideration will also be given to a vehicle body conversion which is either new, or if practicable to do so, second-hand. If the later, the vehicle body conversion must be no more than 3-years old.

Renewal: Subject to funding availability, the authority may consider three annual contract extensions.

Planning Information

The Authority conducted a short series of preliminary market engagement discussions with four companies to assist in the development and design of a vehicle specification, and to obtain indicative pricing. The companies invited to participate in the preliminary engagement were: • Torton Bodies Ltd • Neat Vehicles Ltd • Special Events Services Ltd • EMS Healthcare

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e546
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083583-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34114300 - Welfare vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Postcode Area
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Further Information

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