Purchase of 12 AMP Refurbished Utility Vehicles

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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Award

05 Jun 2026 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, involved the purchase of twelve refurbished utility vehicles for their Estates department. The contract, identified as RHUL-26109, falls within the 'goods' category and is valued at GBP 97,344 gross. This limited competition tender was based on the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54 and has now reached the completion stage, having been finalized on 15th May 2026. The vehicles are to be delivered to Egham, located in the UKJ25 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement aimed to enhance the operational efficiency of the college by acquiring specialist off-road vehicles, with relevant CPV classifications of 34113300 and 34114000.

For businesses specialising in vehicle refurbishment, particularly those focusing on utility and off-road vehicles, this tender represents a significant opportunity for growth. With a contract period extending from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the automotive sector could benefit from engaging with future similar opportunities. Lift Safe Ltd., a supplier and SME based in Oldham, was awarded this contract, indicating that companies with expertise in refurbishing and supplying vehicles to educational institutions or public authorities might find lucrative prospects in this procurement domain.

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Notice Title

Purchase of 12 AMP Refurbished Utility Vehicles

Notice Description

The purchase of twelve refurbished Estates utilities vehicles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af28
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053525-2026
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

34113300 - Off-road vehicles

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,120 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFT SAFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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