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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the lease of five electric vans, initiated by City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Limited, a central government public authority, takes place in Sunderland, UK. This tender, titled "Electric Van Lease," is in the tender stage under an open procedure. It was announced with the intent to lease vans for both Sunderland Royal Hospital and South Tyneside District Hospital. The procurement is valued at £135,000, exclusive of VAT, with a gross amount of £162,000. Important deadlines include the tender submission closure on 20th July 2026, and the contract itself spans from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the automotive leasing industry, particularly those specialising in electric vehicles, to expand their portfolio within the public sector. The procurement method, suitable for SMEs, opens the competition to a broad range of suppliers who can demonstrate both financial competitiveness and quality, as cost and quality hold significant weight in the award criteria. Engaging in this tender offers the potential for long-term collaboration with a central government entity, presenting a valuable opportunity for growth and reputation enhancement for participating businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electric Van Lease

Notice Description

Lease of 5x Electric vans for Transport and Estates department at Sunderland Royal Hospital and South Tyneside District Hospital. A further mini competition will be carried out via framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062213-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34136000 - Vans

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR4 7TP
Postcode Area
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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