Planning

Games on Tour Market Engagement

UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE

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Planning

08 May 2026 at 10:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being facilitated by the University of Staffordshire, located in Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom. It is presently in the planning stage, with an initiative titled "Games on Tour Market Engagement" which seeks to engage with suppliers for the potential acquisition of a mobile games-on-tour vehicle, potentially a bus or mobile laboratory. The focus is on procuring goods, specifically within the motor vehicles industry category with relevance to transport, simulators, and vehicle bodies. Key dates include a milestone due on 22nd May 2026, and further communication expected by 1st August 2026. The projected start and end dates for the contract period are 1st October 2026 and 30th March 2029, respectively, catering to multiple regions across the UK.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in motor vehicles, simulators, and transport-related solutions. Companies with strong expertise in manufacturing or leasing mobile units capable of serving as a games-on-tour vehicle would find this an ideal fit. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly highlighted as suitable participants in this procurement process, offering them a pathway to expand their business capabilities and market reach. With a focus on preliminary market engagement, suppliers can influence the specifications and budget allocations by participating actively, thus ensuring their offerings are aligned with the University’s requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Games on Tour Market Engagement

Notice Description

The University of Staffordshire is seeking to engage with suppliers in relation to the potential purchase of a games on tour vehicle We have a draft outline specification and are looking at options including a bus or mobile laboratory on either a purchase or lease basis We are seeking to engage with suppliers to ensure we have an indepth specification, understand what suppliers need to be able to submit meaningful bids, to ensure we allocate an appropriate budget and to determine the Procurement Strategy Dates are an estimate at this time and should not be relied upon

Planning Information

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Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069476
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042410-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

34150000 - Simulators

34210000 - Vehicle bodies

34220000 - Trailers, semi-trailers and mobile containers

34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST4 2DE
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Further Information

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