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10 Jun 2026 at 07:30

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was undertaken by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Cambridge, United Kingdom, who sought to extend the lease of a Hepatitis C community van. The tender, titled "Van hire", falls under the goods category and specifically relates to motor vehicles for the transport of goods. The procurement, which was completed as of 10th June 2026, involved extending the lease for an additional 6 months due to new van sourcing delays. The contract was awarded to Torton Bodies Limited, and the process was carried out below the threshold, indicating a streamlined procurement method.

This tender offers growth opportunities particularly for businesses involved in leasing or customising motor vehicles for specialised purposes, such as mobile health units. SMEs like Torton Bodies Limited, which specialise in supplying vehicles for niche requirements, stand to benefit from such contracts. Businesses eager to engage in similar future tenders may consider focusing on bespoke vehicle solutions that cater to specific health or community service needs, capitalising on potential delays in new vehicle procurement or specific community outreach necessities.

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Notice Title

Van hire

Notice Description

1353 -Extension of Hepatitis C community van lease for a further 6 months. The ODN are currently in the process of sourcing a new van but with build time and approval this will be delayed until December. An extension of the current van is required to offer Hepatitis C testing in the community

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b148
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054516-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34130000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of goods

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,730 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 9 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TORTON BODIES

Further Information

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