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title: "Tech Truck"
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# Tech Truck

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5e42046-1cdf-4a4b-a8a6-76e019a87e06

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## Summary

The University of Salford has issued a tender titled "Tech Truck" for the refurbishment of a mobile research laboratory vehicle based on a Citroen Relay chassis. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase. The tender value is £35,000 in GBP, with a tender period ending on April 27, 2023, and a contract period from May 19, 2023, to July 31, 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, and the industry category is vehicle conversion and reconditioning services. The University of Salford, located in England, is the buying organization.

This opportunity presented by the Tech Truck tender is suitable for SMEs seeking to engage in goods procurement within the vehicle conversion and reconditioning services industry. Businesses capable of undertaking refurbishment projects involving specialised motor vehicles may find this tender appealing. As the University of Salford seeks to enhance its mobile research capabilities, companies with experience in vehicle modifications and technological installations are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The project timeline offers an opportunity for businesses to contribute to the research and academic activities of the University.

## Notice

The University of Salford is looking to refurbish an existing Vehicle which has previously been used as a Mobile Research Laboratory. The vehicle is based on an extended Citroen Relay chassis with separate cab and body. The display vehicle opens on the left side wholly or partially and has shallow steps with handrails for entry. It can be used with the side closed up and just the side door available, with the rear half closed and the front half open, or fully open. Also fitted is a 55-inch TV screen which will need to be preserved or replaced with a current higher end model of TV or some kind of replacement projection as appropriate. For further information please see ITT document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6543eaf8-2cf5-4762-bb97-0c8ee6b7db83 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 May 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2023 at 15:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6543eaf8-2cf5-4762-bb97-0c8ee6b7db83
- 11 Apr 2023 at 15:44 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9a11511-5dea-4119-b9c9-28cc4b333849

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6543eaf8-2cf5-4762-bb97-0c8ee6b7db83
  19th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9a11511-5dea-4119-b9c9-28cc4b333849
  11th April 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f3655059-1726-43f8-b5dd-4a4c9649e08d
  Please see Specification document for full information and instructions.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0995bab6-6c8e-4cb5-95a6-3a0f0b75dd00

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