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CSP25735 - Citroen e-Berlingo Vans

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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23 Dec 2025 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The recently concluded procurement process conducted by UK Research and Innovation pertains to the limited competition award for the supply of Citroen e-Berlingo vans, addressing a requirement for commercial vehicles. The final award was granted to Pure Vans Ltd, a supplier based in Newport. The procurement method was a below-threshold, limited competition approach, and the tender is categorized under the goods sector with a focus on vans. UK Shared Business Services Ltd acted as the procuring entity, managing the process from Swindon. The contract began on 22nd December 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st January 2026. The total contract value is £54,102, grossing £64,922.4. This award notice is not a call for competition but a summary of a concluded contractual arrangement.

This contract offers opportunities for vehicle suppliers with a capacity for electric van fleets, especially those interested in growing their presence in public-sector procurement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Pure Vans Ltd, capable of providing commercial vans tailored to public authority specifications, can find valuable opportunities through similar tenders. The focus on eco-friendly, electric vehicles reflects a growing trend in procurement, which is ideal for businesses specialising in sustainable transport solutions. Suppliers looking to enter the market or expand their portfolio in the UK regions or central government projects may find such procurement opportunities particularly beneficial. Additionally, companies with experience in limited competition processes and below-threshold tenders are well-suited to participate in future tenders conducted by UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Title

CSP25735 - Citroen e-Berlingo Vans

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement The requirement was for Citroen e-Berlingo vans for commercial use.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fcc9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085927-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34136000 - Vans

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,102 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PURE VANS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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