Planning

Lease of vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes

ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 08:54

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is planning a public procurement process for the lease of vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, under an open procedure. This procurement falls within the "goods" category and specifically targets transport equipment and auxiliary products for transportation. The process is currently at the planning stage, with a procurement value of £6,000,000. The contract period is set to commence on 11 May 2028 and conclude on 10 May 2033. The planned delivery will take place in the Greater London area (UKI33). Key dates to note include the future notice date, set for 1 October 2027, allowing businesses ample time to prepare and participate in this substantial procurement opportunity.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in the manufacturing or leasing of transport equipment and vehicles. Given the open procurement method, companies of all sizes that meet the required standards can compete, making it ideal for organisations looking to expand their reach within the public sector. Suppliers capable of offering high-quality, reliable vehicles suited for municipal use will find this tender particularly appealing, as it paves the way for future collaborations with a reputable public authority. Businesses aiming to establish or enhance their presence in the London area will benefit from participating in this significant procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lease of vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes

Notice Description

Please note that this is not a live tender but a potential future opportunity. Lease of vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069cb3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046106-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2028 - 10 May 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W8 7NX
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Campden
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

Notice Documents

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