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title: "Provision of an Electric Vehicle (EV)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1fd469fd-cd75-4b25-b91f-81103aabb282"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE"
published: "2026-02-10"
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# Provision of an Electric Vehicle (EV)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fd469fd-cd75-4b25-b91f-81103aabb282

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade, located in London, recently completed the procurement process for the provision of an electric vehicle (EV). This tender, centred on supporting the operational needs of the Office for Product Safety Standards, falls under the goods category within the 'Electric Vehicles' industry classification. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) Limited, based in Milton Keynes, was awarded the contract valued at £16,560. The award was made active on 30th January 2026, with the contract period commencing on 2nd February 2026 and concluding on 1st February 2028. This contract involves locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms involved in the supply or servicing of electric vehicles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable for participating in similar future tenders. The framework agreement approach allows businesses to engage in a streamlined process that might not require traversing traditional competitive bidding routes, thus creating a favourable environment for companies looking to expand their market presence through public sector contracts.

## Notice

This contract is for the long term hire of an Electric Vehicle to support with the Office for Product Safety Standards' operational needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c1ddc95-7196-4ebc-8ff7-6efc56583040 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,560 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,560 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VOLKSWAGEN FINANCIAL SERVICES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34144900 - Electric vehicles

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c1ddc95-7196-4ebc-8ff7-6efc56583040

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c1ddc95-7196-4ebc-8ff7-6efc56583040
  10th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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