Award

Purchase of 2 4x4 vehicles and project base set up equipment and services

THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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20 Feb 2026 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has awarded a contract for the purchase of two 4x4 vehicles and essential project base set-up equipment and services under the framework of the UoC ICON project. This procurement, categorised as goods, addresses the automotive industry, with delivery projected within the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKD region. The contract, valued at approximately £98,593.68, is active from 19th February 2026 to 31st March 2026, highlighting a direct procurement method deemed 'below threshold - without competition'. Herbert Kasozi has been identified as the supplier, providing an opportunity for collaboration and fulfilment within the project's timeline.

This award marks a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of motor vehicles and related equipment, as it enables a subcontracting role to support a prominent institutional project. Suppliers specialising in automotive goods or services, particularly those with capabilities to operate within the United Kingdom, would find this contract particularly appealing. Since the procurement method is direct and below threshold, businesses with established capacities in delivering such items without competitive bidding may leverage this as a favourable growth opportunity, aligning their service offerings with institutional needs and project requirements efficiently.

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Notice Title

Purchase of 2 4x4 vehicles and project base set up equipment and services

Notice Description

The supplier will act as a subcontractor in the purchase of 2 4x4 vehicles and project camp equipment and services that are vital for the delivery of the UoC ICON project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015512-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£98,593 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteam@cumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HERBERT KASOZI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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