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title: "Purchase of a small panel van"
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# Purchase of a small panel van

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dfa1ac2d-42a8-4fde-bbaa-ec0c14ca5816

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## Summary

Natural England has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a small panel van, specifically aimed at beef box deliveries around Wiltshire. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 34136200 for panel vans, utilised an open procedure below the threshold. The tender was published on 30th September 2024, with the submission deadline being 11th October 2024. The contract period commenced on 1st November 2024 and concluded on 15th November 2024. The total value of the contract was awarded at £20,769 GBP, and the van will be delivered to the South West region of the United Kingdom. Ben Hanley at Natural England was the primary contact throughout the process.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the automotive industry, particularly those specialising in light commercial vehicles, to establish or expand their presence in public sector procurement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, given the procurement method's suitability for SMEs. This procurement underscores the demand for reliable delivery vehicles within government organisations, providing a stable and recurring business opportunity for suppliers capable of meeting specified requirements efficiently.

## Notice

Natural England require a small panel van in order to undertake beef box deliveries around Wiltshire. See specification and RFQ for more details. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to ben.hanley@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midnight on 11/10/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to ben.hanley@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9e1fd32-cc79-4000-b242-9ae5d02c4093 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 15 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,769 |
| 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP3 4ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Till Valley |
| Westminster constituency | East Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE HENDY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34136200 - Panel vans

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 08:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9e1fd32-cc79-4000-b242-9ae5d02c4093
- 1 Oct 2024 at 13:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bad591e5-5918-4afc-a3e3-a64d8d64f0fa
- 1 Oct 2024 at 10:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bad591e5-5918-4afc-a3e3-a64d8d64f0fa
- 30 Sep 2024 at 15:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bad591e5-5918-4afc-a3e3-a64d8d64f0fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9e1fd32-cc79-4000-b242-9ae5d02c4093
  20th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bad591e5-5918-4afc-a3e3-a64d8d64f0fa
  1st October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a50b1d60-e934-46e3-ad44-69f38f70265f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/732a44b1-f076-454c-8e96-17b185852c2f
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c204ecf-013d-436f-871b-2f00d701163c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2edc68e7-d3be-43e7-b731-cfcebc89e668
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/bd8fe9ea-c048-4955-b288-2dda861c1316

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