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09 Jul 2026 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "3.5T Lease Vehicle" was conducted by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority within the central government. The tender falls under the goods category, specifically motor vehicles, and involves a 5-year lease of a 3.5T Luton van. It concluded with the award of a contract to West Wallasey Car Hire Limited, a large supplier. The procurement method was direct, and it was managed below the threshold without competition. This contract has been awarded and signed as of 8th July 2026, with an active contract period running from 9th November 2026 to 8th November 2031. The project covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle leasing and supply, especially those capable of delivering specialised vehicles, such as Luton vans. Large-scale businesses with experience in catering to public sector needs and those that can navigate direct procurement methods may find themselves particularly suited to compete for such tenders. Establishing relationships with government bodies like the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust could not only lead to future contracts but also enhance credibility in the public procurement sector. The contract's geographical reach also suggests potential for logistical and operational expansion across multiple UK regions.

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Notice Title

3.5T Lease Vehicle

Notice Description

5-year lease of a 3.5T Luton van

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c75e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064642-2026
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

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,939 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Nov 2026 - 8 Nov 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEST WALLASEY CAR HIRE

Further Information

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