---
title: "Van hire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b148"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b148.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-10"
---

# Van hire

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b148

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## Summary

This procurement process was undertaken by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Cambridge, United Kingdom, who sought to extend the lease of a Hepatitis C community van. The tender, titled "Van hire", falls under the goods category and specifically relates to motor vehicles for the transport of goods. The procurement, which was completed as of 10th June 2026, involved extending the lease for an additional 6 months due to new van sourcing delays. The contract was awarded to Torton Bodies Limited, and the process was carried out below the threshold, indicating a streamlined procurement method.

This tender offers growth opportunities particularly for businesses involved in leasing or customising motor vehicles for specialised purposes, such as mobile health units. SMEs like Torton Bodies Limited, which specialise in supplying vehicles for niche requirements, stand to benefit from such contracts. Businesses eager to engage in similar future tenders may consider focusing on bespoke vehicle solutions that cater to specific health or community service needs, capitalising on potential delays in new vehicle procurement or specific community outreach necessities.

## Notice

1353 -Extension of Hepatitis C community van lease for a further 6 months. The ODN are currently in the process of sourcing a new van but with build time and approval this will be delayed until December. An extension of the current van is required to offer Hepatitis C testing in the community

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054516-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2026 - 9 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,730 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 0QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Queen Edith's |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TORTON BODIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34130000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of goods

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2026 at 07:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054516-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054516-2026
  10th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.torton.com
- https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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