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01 Jul 2026 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the purchase of 35-40 electric commercial vans, specifically the Nissan Townstar L2 Tekna 45kWh models. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 34144900, falls within the industry category of electric vehicles and follows a 'limited' procurement method, indicating an award procedure without prior publication. The contract, valued at £798,731, was awarded to Nissan Motor GB Limited on 22nd June 2026. The delivery location for the vans is in the UKJ14 region, corresponding to Oxfordshire.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the electric vehicle market. Companies with expertise in electric vehicle manufacturing, supply, and support services can benefit from this type of procurement. Although the contract has been awarded through a direct award process via a framework, understanding this pattern can help businesses align their strategic partnerships and capabilities accordingly to tap into future opportunities in both regional and broader markets, potentially attracting large buyers like local government councils for extensive commercial fleets.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Purchase of 35-40 ECV vans

Notice Description

X39 Vehicles. Nissan Townstar L2 Tekna 45kWh (Electric Panel Van)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Nissan 90kW Tekna Van Auto 45kWh Townstar van L2 variant

Procurement Information

Direct award via a framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c12b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061689-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34144900 - Electric vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£798,731 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NISSAN MOTOR GB

Further Information

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