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02 Jul 2026 at 18:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the purchase of a Cushman 48V Sit-On Tug with Cabin for the Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Waste Team has reached the award stage. The buying organisation, Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, located in Salisbury, United Kingdom, has engaged in a direct procurement method without competition, as it falls below the threshold. This process supports fleet standardisation and aligns with existing maintenance arrangements. The contract was signed on 1st April 2026 and is due to end on 30th April 2026. The contract, valued at £21,264 (excluding tax), was awarded to Grant Handling, a large-scale supplier based in Surrey.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of utility vehicles, specifically those with expertise in electric tugs and fleet management solutions. It is particularly well-suited for suppliers capable of providing maintenance and consistency with existing fleets, similar to the services offered by Grant Handling. Businesses looking to enhance their portfolios in the public sector and central government procurement should find this contract illustrative of the niche opportunities available within the healthcare support domain.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cushman Tug for Waste & Grounds Team

Notice Description

The supply of one Cushman 48V Sit-On Tug with Cabin for Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Waste Team. The award supports fleet standardisation with the Trust's existing Cushman electric tug fleet and aligns with the current maintenance and servicing arrangement provided by Grant Handling (GHL Liftrucks).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c2dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062499-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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


CPV Codes

34144700 - Utility vehicles

34144710 - Wheeled loaders

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,264 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALISBURY 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
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP2 8BJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Downton & Ebble Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT HANDLING

Further Information

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