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title: "Purchase of 2 x Vans"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE"
published: "2021-01-28"
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# Purchase of 2 x Vans

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c33d6b78-e3c4-48d4-98da-2f215227b3f9

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## Summary

The University of Central Lancashire is currently undertaking a tender for the purchase of two vans, namely a panel van and a crew van, valued at £80,000. This procurement comes as a part of the Lancashire Innovation Drone Zone (LIDZ) project, which aims to support high-growth technology SMEs in sectors such as Aerospace, Aviation, and Autonomous Systems. The tender is in the active stage and is being conducted through an open procurement method, which is open to a wide array of suppliers. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 10th February 2021, with the contract period commencing on 22nd February 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2021. The delivery of the vehicles is expected in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in vehicle supply and logistics. Businesses with expertise in providing vans and related services will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those who can demonstrate a capacity to support the integration of drone technologies. By participating in this procurement, companies can enhance their market positioning and contribute to the growing demand for innovative technology solutions within established supply chains in the region.

## Notice

The University is procuring 2 vehicles, a panel van and a crew van as per the specification, to be utilised alongside the procurement of a wide range of drones, related spares and accessories. This will support the delivery of a new bespoke business support project, the Lancashire Innovation Drone Zone (LIDZ) which will provide specialist Drone technology and related R&D support to new and existing high-growth tech SMEs in the priority sectors of Aerospace, Aviation and Autonomous systems. The LIDZ project will support SMEs to respond to real-time technology challenges, address industry needs and adopt drone technologies to increase productivity and competitiveness, all leading to the establishment of high-demand supply chain in the region.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23af7117-51b4-45ab-afe0-7439e3bf3eb2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2HE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2021 at 11:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23af7117-51b4-45ab-afe0-7439e3bf3eb2
- 13 Jan 2021 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23af7117-51b4-45ab-afe0-7439e3bf3eb2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23af7117-51b4-45ab-afe0-7439e3bf3eb2
  28th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://esourcing.uclan.ac.uk/
  Tender link

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