Award

Purchase of a Van

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

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Award

22 Jul 2025 at 13:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales, located in Pontypridd, has recently completed the procurement process to purchase a van. The transaction was conducted through the Crown Commercial Services Framework, specifically utilising Lot 2 for purchasing light and medium commercial vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes. This procurement falls under the services category, with the classification code for vans being 34136000. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage, with a contract signed on the 8th of July, 2025, and the successful supplier being Harris Maxus, based in Liverpool. The total value of the awarded contract is £31,031.45.

This procurement offers a tangible business opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in the manufacturing or supply of commercial vehicles. The use of a direct award through an established framework suggests that businesses with pre-existing agreements or those listed in similar procurement frameworks may find themselves well-positioned for future opportunities. Additionally, companies that provide after-sales service and maintenance for such vehicles could also find growth opportunities through ancillary or subsequent service contracts. Engaging with frameworks like these can serve as a gateway for expanding business footprint within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of a Van

Notice Description

The University of South Wales has purchased a van through the Crown Commercial Services Framework for the Purchase of Standard and Specialist Vehicles (RM6244). The purchase was made under a direct award via Lot 2 - Purchase of Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles up to 7.5T.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-153755
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=153755
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,031 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Laura Perrott
Contact Email
laura.perrott@southwales.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443482386

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARRIS MAXUS

Further Information

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