Award

Electric Vehicles

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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Award

14 Jan 2026 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford, a public authority in Salford, United Kingdom, has concluded the procurement process titled "Electric Vehicles," focused on the acquisition of four electric vehicles. This procurement falls under the goods category, with Motorpoint Manchester selected as the supplier. The process is marked as complete, following the award phase dated 14th January 2026. The procurement, conducted under a limited competition method for a below-threshold value, has resulted in a contract worth £72,791 GBP. The contract period is scheduled from 1st February 2026 to 1st February 2030. This award is classified under the CPV code 34144900 for electric vehicles, with delivery planned within the UKD3 region.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses in the automotive sector engaged in the supply of electric vehicles. With the increasing focus on sustainable transport solutions, companies with the capability to provide electric vehicle solutions could find this procurement beneficial for establishing or enhancing partnerships with public sector institutions like the University of Salford. While larger suppliers had a strong showing in the final bidding stages, small and medium-sized enterprises with innovative and cost-effective electric vehicle solutions could explore future opportunities in similar tenders initiated by sub-central government authorities.

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Notice Title

Electric Vehicles

Notice Description

This is a new award notice for the purchase of four electric vehicles. There was a notice published which the purchase didn't go ahead. Further quotes sourced. Please see link to original notice. https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067007-2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060578
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003016-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34144900 - Electric vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,791 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTORPOINT MANCHESTER

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