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title: "Purchase of 2 used twin axle transit derived light commercial vehicles"
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# Purchase of 2 used twin axle transit derived light commercial vehicles

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1a77da8-75af-4885-98ba-43b9efb672be

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD, which aimed to purchase two used twin axle transit derived light commercial vehicles, classified under second-hand goods vehicles. The procurement was completed through a direct method, described as a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 29th June 2022, with the contract period beginning the next day and lasting until 1st July 2022. This contract is valued at £73,990 and was awarded to Vans 2 Hire Ltd trading as UVG Utility Vehicle Group, located in Nuneaton, England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of used light commercial vehicles, particularly those that can provide quality products at competitive prices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider participation in similar procurement processes, as tenders of this nature may favour businesses that can demonstrate agility and responsiveness to specific buyer needs. Given the nature of the contract and its completion, businesses suitably positioned within the automotive sector, especially those specialising in second-hand vehicle sales, may find advantageous prospects in pursuing future contracts with the UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD and similar entities.

## Notice

Purchase of 2 used twin axle transit derived light commercial vehicles to replace existing similar vehicles

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21e02bb9-2672-467c-855a-349947f0501c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2022 - 1 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,990 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,990 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VANS 2 HIRE LTD TRADING AS UVG UTILITY VEHICLE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34137000 - Second-hand goods vehicles

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2022 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21e02bb9-2672-467c-855a-349947f0501c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21e02bb9-2672-467c-855a-349947f0501c
  11th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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