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GFSL-CN-24176 - Generator Hire

GOV FACILITY SERVICES LTD

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13 Mar 2026 at 09:41

Summary of the contracting process

Gov Facility Services Ltd, a sub-central government authority based in London, recently concluded a procurement process for the hire of generators under the title "GFSL-CN-24176 - Generator Hire." Falling under the goods category and set within the UK, the process utilised a limited competition method due to being below threshold. The tender reached its award stage on the 6th of March 2026, with the contract starting on the 16th of March 2026 and ending on the 30th of September 2027. While the procurement process is complete, the contract's forthcoming signature was due on the 13th of March 2026.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity particularly well-suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) within the energy sector, focusing on generator supply. With the awarding of the contract to VITAL POWER LTD, a Coventry-based SME, it underscores the potential for growth in this niche. Companies specialising in generator manufacturing or hire, particularly those operating in the South West England region, would find this procurement exercise beneficial, allowing them to showcase their abilities within a government framework. Additionally, the limited competition approach favours smaller businesses looking to expand their clientele by engaging with government contracts.

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Notice Title

GFSL-CN-24176 - Generator Hire

Notice Description

Procurement exercise for Generator Hire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06693c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022704-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31120000 - Generators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,608 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOV FACILITY SERVICES LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITAL POWER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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