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Windsor Castle Nursery Van Hire

The Royal Household

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24 Apr 2026 at 08:46

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Windsor Castle Nursery Van Hire" was conducted by The Royal Household, located at Buckingham Palace, London, UK. This contract involves the acquisition of an electric Luton van to support the transportation of plants across Windsor and London for royal events and commercial purposes, with the contract term spanning from July 2026 to July 2029. The process reached the award stage and utilised a limited procurement method, often applicable for competitions below a certain threshold, providing opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises. Key dates include the contracting authority's signature on 7th April 2026 and the publication of the contract details on 24th April 2026. The industry category pertains to goods, specifically motor vehicles, and the contract value is noted to be £45,382.32 with additional options for MOT and servicing.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electric vehicles or those offering transport solutions suitable for horticultural logistics. Companies within the motor vehicle sector, particularly those adept in sustainable transport solutions, will find this contract conducive to expansion within the sub-central government public authority market. SMEs with capabilities to provide electric vehicles for niche applications such as nursery support may particularly benefit, aligning their product offerings with demand from high-profile clients such as The Royal Household. By participating in such tenders, businesses can enhance their visibility and credibility within the sector, potentially fostering further growth and additional contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Windsor Castle Nursery Van Hire

Notice Description

The procurement of an electric Luton van to assist the Royal Gardens in transporting plants across Windsor and London for the royal diary, events and deliveries of commercial crops. Quote for 36 months (3 years) This is to replace the current Luton van (diesel) from 2018

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037348-2026
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

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,382 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 1 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Royal Household
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 1AA
Postcode Area
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

ATHLON MOBILITY SERVICES UK LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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