Construction Contract Leads
West Midlands
Category Goods
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 22nd Apr 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06884f |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Specialist vehicles |
| Procurement Method | Below threshold - open competition |
| Value | £170,000 |
West Midlands
Category Goods
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 22nd Apr 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06884f |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Specialist vehicles |
| Procurement Method | Below threshold - open competition |
| Value | £170,000 |
Scope
Description
The University of Staffordshire is seeking tenders for the potential provision of a vehicle to support Games on Tour
Bids are sought for 2 options:
- Mobile Lab
- Bus
The vehicle is to be fitted out with gaming stations, meet data security requirements and be safe and fit for purpose
The supplier will also be required to provide ongoing support to ensure roadworthiness and ongoing availability
Total value (estimated)
- 拢170,000 excluding VAT
- 拢200,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029
- Possible extension to 30 September 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Dependent upon ongoing requirements and satisfactory service
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The tender is for two options
- Bus
- Mobile Lab
The University will award one contract only based upon the outcome of a business case
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles
- 34130000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of goods
- 34200000 - Vehicle bodies, trailers or semi-trailers
Contract locations
- UKG2 - Shropshire and Staffordshire
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
13 May 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The award is based upon:
30% Price
70% Technical including delivery and fit out of the vehicle, insurance, indemnity and quality control processes
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Technical specifications to be met
Contracting authority
University of Staffordshire
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10006299
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGTX-1922-RJNX
College Road, University Quarter
Stoke on Trent
ST4 2DE
United Kingdom
Email: procurement [at] staffs.ac.uk
Website: /
Region: UKG23 - Stoke-on-Trent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government