Planning

Mobile Electrical Vehicle charging unit

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Planning

16 Mar 2026 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a mobile electrical vehicle charging unit is being organised by NHS Blood and Transplant, a public authority under the central government, located at 500 North Bristol Park, Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with a planned contract period starting on 25 March 2026 and ending on 30 April 2026. The procurement is for goods, using an open procedure, and covers multiple regions throughout the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKJ, and UKK. The notice for future communication is scheduled for 17 March 2026. The industry categories involved include battery chargers and electric vehicles, with a planned gross value of £472,560.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in modular design and charging technologies, particularly those involved in portable and upgradeable solutions. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate due to suitability criteria set forth in the procurement process. Companies that can offer scalable solutions in vehicle electrification could see substantial growth through collaborations and supply arrangements with NHS Blood and Transplant. The open procurement method facilitates wide participation, allowing diverse businesses to compete and expand their reach within UK's public sector markets.

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Notice Title

Mobile Electrical Vehicle charging unit

Notice Description

Portable unit. Modular design that can incorporate multiple charging points and be upgraded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023333-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

31158100 - Battery chargers

34144900 - Electric vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£393,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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