---
title: "Lease of vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069cb3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA"
published: "2026-05-20"
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# Lease of vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes

Buyer: ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069cb3

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## Summary

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is planning a public procurement process for the lease of vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, under an open procedure. This procurement falls within the "goods" category and specifically targets transport equipment and auxiliary products for transportation. The process is currently at the planning stage, with a procurement value of £6,000,000. The contract period is set to commence on 11 May 2028 and conclude on 10 May 2033. The planned delivery will take place in the Greater London area (UKI33). Key dates to note include the future notice date, set for 1 October 2027, allowing businesses ample time to prepare and participate in this substantial procurement opportunity.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in the manufacturing or leasing of transport equipment and vehicles. Given the open procurement method, companies of all sizes that meet the required standards can compete, making it ideal for organisations looking to expand their reach within the public sector. Suppliers capable of offering high-quality, reliable vehicles suited for municipal use will find this tender particularly appealing, as it paves the way for future collaborations with a reputable public authority. Businesses aiming to establish or enhance their presence in the London area will benefit from participating in this significant procurement process.

## Notice

Please note that this is not a live tender but a potential future opportunity. Lease of vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046106-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 May 2028 - 10 May 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W8 7NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Campden |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 08:54 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046106-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046106-2026
  20th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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