Purchase of electric vehicle for estates team

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2026 at 14:08

Award

24 Jun 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the purchase of an electric vehicle intended for its estates team. This procurement falls within the goods category and was conducted using a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. The contract was awarded to F.P.SMITH HOLDINGS (NEWARK AVENUE) LIMITED, and the value of the contract is £35,757.60. The procurement stage is complete, with the award confirmed on 24 June 2026, and the contract is set to span from 15 July 2026 to 30 July 2026. The delivery location is within the UKD3 region.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply and maintenance of motor vehicles, particularly those focused on electric vehicle solutions. Large-scale enterprises, such as F.P.SMITH HOLDINGS, that have the capacity to provide comprehensive vehicle solutions, including parts, accessories, and aftercare services, would likely find such tenders well-suited to their capabilities. Given the growing emphasis on sustainable and efficient transport solutions within public sectors, suppliers of electric vehicles can position themselves favourably in future procurement opportunities by demonstrating alignment with these priorities.

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Notice Title

Purchase of electric vehicle for estates team

Notice Description

Purchase of electric vehicle for the University's estates team. Three quotes have been received.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059519-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

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66 - Financial and insurance services

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CPV Codes

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Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,757 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

F.P.SMITH HOLDINGS (NEWARK AVENUE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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