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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has successfully completed a procurement process titled "Estates Trades Leased Vehicles" within the education sector, under the jurisdiction of UKM75, Edinburgh. The process culminated on 12 June 2026 with a contract award, following an open procurement method. This contract involves the provision of leased electric vehicles for the university's trades department, facilitated through a mini-competition from the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6268. The contract, signed on 15 May 2026, values at £483,090.20 and requires the supply of twenty-two vehicles over four years, distributed across various van specifications.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in automotive leasing, particularly those offering sustainable and electric vehicle solutions. Companies well-suited to compete in such procurement processes are typically large-scale suppliers with the capacity to meet specific vehicle requirements. Given the project's focus on leased electric vehicles, businesses with expertise in green technologies and partnerships with educational institutions could leverage this opportunity for growth and enhanced market visibility. The procurement stage is complete, indicating an ongoing long-term engagement with the awarded supplier, Athlon Mobility Services UK Ltd.

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Notice Title

Estates Trades Leased Vehicles

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh (UoE) has appointed a single supplier for the provision of leased electric vehicles for the trades department via a mini-competition from Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6268.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh (UoE) has appointed a single supplier for the provision of leased electric vehicles for the trades department via a mini-competition from Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6268. The supplier is required to provide twenty-two (22) vehicles over four (4) specifications to cover the trades teams fleet requirement. This will include small vans (x8), small crew cab vans (x4), medium vans (x9) and (x1) large custom van for the University Glazer. The lease of the these vehicles is for four (4) years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832462
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557866
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£483,090 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATHLON MOBILITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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