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Purchase of a Transit Van for Research Project

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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19 Mar 2026 at 10:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the University of East Anglia entails the purchase of an electric Ford Transit Trend Van, designated to support a research project situated at Norwich Research Park, United Kingdom. This process falls under the 'goods' procurement category within the sub-central government public authority sector. The procurement method employed was a 'limited competition below threshold', marked as 'complete', with the award taking place on 21st February 2026 and the contract having been signed on 20th February 2026. A sum of £444,000 GBP was allocated for this procurement. The award status is active with Busseys being the chosen supplier, illustrating engagement with local businesses in the UKH15 region.

This tender opens up strategic opportunities for businesses focusing on electric vehicles or sustainable transport solutions. Companies involved in supply, sale, or manufacturing of electric vans can gain exposure and expand their market presence by competing for such contracts. SMEs like Busseys that possess capabilities within the electric vehicle industry can effectively leverage this tender to enhance their business portfolio, especially those positioned in the same geographic region. By aligning with the purchasing needs of research institutions such as the University of East Anglia, suppliers have the potential to establish long-term partnerships in the academic sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of a Transit Van for Research Project

Notice Description

The University of East Anglia requires the purchase of an electric Ford Transit Trend Van to support with a research project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025029-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£444,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUSSEYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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