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Culture Collections Electric Truck

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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22 Apr 2026 at 13:08

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22 Apr 2026 at 12:31

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12 Mar 2026 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, operating through the UK Health Security Agency, has completed the procurement process for purchasing an electric truck titled "Culture Collections Electric Truck." This procurement, classified under the electric vehicles category, aimed to replace an older truck and falls within the goods industry category. The procurement used a direct method below the competition threshold, and the contract was awarded to LIFT SAFE LIMITED T/A EPOWERTRUCKS. The contract commenced on 22nd April 2026 and is slated to end on 30th April 2026. The buying organisation is located in London, United Kingdom, under the region UKI42, and operates as a public authority within the central government sector.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in electric vehicle production and supply. Companies similar to LIFT SAFE LIMITED T/A EPOWERTRUCKS, which are classified as large and equipped to deliver goods without competitive bidding, can look to expand their service offerings to government agencies and public authorities. The streamlined procurement method indicates potential for growth in efficient.vehicle supply processes, meeting government demands for sustainable and innovative vehicle solutions. Such tenders can present lucrative opportunities for businesses aiming to strengthen their presence in the electric vehicles market, particularly those capable of meeting below-threshold procurement requirements.

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Notice Title

Culture Collections Electric Truck

Notice Description

Electric Truck purchase to replace Old truck

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066864
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036626-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

34144900 - Electric vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,615 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£17,615 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

EPOWERTRUCKS GROUP

LIFT SAFE LIMITED T/A EPOWERTRUCKS

Further Information

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