Retender radar: UK public contracts ending soon
Public contracts with a published end date ahead, with the buyer, the incumbent and the value. An end date can signal a new tender; it does not promise one.
Contracts ending in the next 24 months
Showing 16,101–16,150
- Ends · in 346 days
Bayeux Tapestry Transport
British Museum · Central government · Greater London
Incumbent: HIZKIA France
- Published value
- €137,043
- Annual run-rate
- —not a GBP value
- Term
- 17 Jun 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 1.3 yrs
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-06932f
- Ends · in 346 days
Acceleration Programme
Cardiff University · Education · Wales (Cymru)
Incumbent: EMU INTERIOR DESIGN
- Published value
- £137k
- Annual run-rate
- £136kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 29 Sept 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 1 yrs
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-0782c7
- Ends · in 346 days
Fly Tipping Removal Services
West Kent Housing Association · Housing · South East England
Incumbent: Sevenoaks District Council
- Published value
- £125kinc. VAT as published
- Annual run-rate
- £125kpublished value ÷ term, inc. VAT
- Term
- 1 Oct 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 11 months
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-06d9ad
- Ends · in 346 daysExtension option · up to 30 Sept 2028
Project Manager and Cost Manager services
Cardiff University · Education · Wales (Cymru)
Incumbent: GLEEDS LLP
- Published value
- £124k
- Annual run-rate
- £69kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 13 Dec 2025 → 30 Sept 2027 · 1.8 yrs · up to 30 Sept 2028 with extensions
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-05646d
- Ends · in 346 days
FM2510 MandE Swimming Pool Maintenance
Wiltshire Council · Local authority · Nationwide (UK)
Incumbent: Broadwater Technologies Limited
- Published value
- £121k
- Annual run-rate
- £85kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 1 May 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 1.3 yrs
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-07786d
- Ends · in 346 daysExtension option · up to 29 Sept 2028
East Summer School Delivery & Staffing 2025-2027
London Legacy Development Corporation · Other public body · Greater London
Incumbent: BADU SPORTS (BROADEN. ADVANCE. DEVELOP. UNDERSTAND) LTD
- Published value
- £120k
- Annual run-rate
- £53kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 1 Jul 2025 → 30 Sept 2027 · 2.2 yrs · up to 29 Sept 2028 with extensions
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-0552cf
- Ends · in 346 days
DC Beads
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust · Central government · Northern Ireland
Incumbent: Boston Scientific Ltd
- Published value
- £120k
- Annual run-rate
- £61kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 9 Oct 2025 → 30 Sept 2027 · 1.9 yrs
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-059f09
- Ends · in 346 days
BTH Outsourcing EEG Reporting - Lekwa Diagnostics
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Central government · North West England
Incumbent: LEKWA DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED
- Published value
- £120k
- Annual run-rate
- £60kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 1 Oct 2025 → 30 Sept 2027 · 1.9 yrs
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-05a0ba
- Ends · in 346 daysExtension option · up to 30 Sept 2030
The Provision of Serious Violence Duty Funding Agreements
The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire · Police & fire · East Midlands
Incumbent: Athletic Elite
- Published value
- £120kinc. VAT as published
- Annual run-rate
- £120kpublished value ÷ term, inc. VAT
- Term
- 1 Oct 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 11 months · up to 30 Sept 2030 with extensions
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-05e873
- Ends · in 346 days
Nye Bevan intake 12
NHS England · Central government
Incumbent: Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP
- Published value
- £120k
- Annual run-rate
- £107kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 17 Aug 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 1.1 yrs
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-0664ba
- Ends · in 346 daysExtension option · up to 30 Dec 2027
UK Serotine Bat Populations
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY · Central government · Nationwide (UK)
Incumbent: University of Exeter
- Published value
- £115k
- Annual run-rate
- £77kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 1 Apr 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 1.4 yrs · up to 30 Dec 2027 with extensions
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-066e9c
- Ends · in 346 days
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire · Police & fire · East Midlands
Incumbent: TELUS Health (UK) Ltd
- Published value
- £115k
- Annual run-rate
- —start date not published
- Term
- Ends 30 Sept 2027 · start not published
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-045741
- Ends · in 346 days
SUPPLY OF MAINS ELECTRICITY TO MEDWAY NORSE LTD X 5 NHH METERS 2024
Medway Norse Limited · East of England
Incumbent: EDF Energy Customers Limited
- Published value
- £113k
- Annual run-rate
- —start date not published
- Term
- Ends 30 Sept 2027 · start not published
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-0482b3
- Ends · in 346 days
SUPPLY OF MAINS ELECTRICITY TO WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NORSE X 1 HH METER 2024
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NORSE LIMITED · Other public body · East of England
Incumbent: EDF Energy Customers Limited
- Published value
- £111k
- Annual run-rate
- —start date not published
- Term
- Ends 30 Sept 2027 · start not published
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-0482aa
- Ends · in 346 daysExtension option
Skills Bootcamps for Oxfordshire 2026/7
OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED · Other public body · South East England
Incumbent: IO SPHERE LIMITED
- Published value
- £108k
- Annual run-rate
- £88kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 6 Jul 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 1.2 yrs
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-05f33b
- Ends · in 346 daysExtension option · up to 30 Sept 2030
Housing 21 NHC TCI July 2026
COMMUNITY GATEWAY ASSOCIATION LIMITED · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)
Incumbent: ECCLESIASTICAL INSURANCE OFFICE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
- Published value
- £108k
- Annual run-rate
- £108kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 1 Oct 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 11 months · up to 30 Sept 2030 with extensions
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-06d22d
- Ends · in 346 daysExtension option · up to 30 Sept 2028
Physiotherapy Services
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council · Local authority · North West England
Incumbent: Physio.co.uk
- Published value
- £108kinc. VAT as published
- Annual run-rate
- £54kpublished value ÷ term, inc. VAT
- Term
- 1 Oct 2025 → 30 Sept 2027 · 1.9 yrs · up to 30 Sept 2028 with extensions
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-05a660
- Ends · in 346 daysExtension option
Skills Bootcamps for Oxfordshire 2026/7
OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED · Other public body · South East England
Incumbent: NEW COLLEGE DURHAM
- Published value
- £105k
- Annual run-rate
- £85kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 7 Jul 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 1.2 yrs
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-05f33b
- Ends · in 346 daysExtension option
Skills Bootcamps for Oxfordshire 2026/7
OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED · Other public body · South East England
Incumbent: Think Employment Ltd
- Published value
- £105k
- Annual run-rate
- £80kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 11 Jun 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 1.3 yrs
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-05f33b
- Ends · in 346 daysExtension option
Skills Bootcamps for Oxfordshire 2026/7
OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED · Other public body · South East England
Incumbent: NEW COLLEGE DURHAM
- Published value
- £105k
- Annual run-rate
- £85kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 7 Jul 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 1.2 yrs
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-05f33b
- Ends · in 346 daysExtension option
Skills Bootcamps for Oxfordshire 2026/7
OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED · Other public body · South East England
Incumbent: The Skills Centre London Ltd
- Published value
- £105k
- Annual run-rate
- £92kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 13 Aug 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 1.1 yrs
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-05f33b
- Ends · in 346 days
Network Contractor
Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales · Police & fire · Wales (Cymru)
Incumbent: SGTA UK LTD
- Published value
- £104k
- Annual run-rate
- £104kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 1 Oct 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 11 months
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-0784c5
- Ends · in 346 days
Network Contractor
Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales · Police & fire · Wales (Cymru)
Incumbent: C C I T ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
- Published value
- £104k
- Annual run-rate
- £104kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 1 Oct 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 11 months
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-07888a
- Ends · in 346 days
Supervised Community Toothbrushing Programme and Oral Health Promotion
North Tyneside Borough Council · Local authority · North East England
Incumbent: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Published value
- £104k
- Annual run-rate
- £64kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 19 Feb 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 1.6 yrs
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-059f63
- Ends · in 346 daysExtension option · up to 30 Sept 2028
CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES FOR OUR CHILDREN
Blackpool Borough Council · Local authority · North West England
Incumbent: WAITE PSYCHOLOGY LIMITED
- Published value
- £102k
- Annual run-rate
- £102kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 1 Oct 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 11 months · up to 30 Sept 2028 with extensions
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-06f8d1
- Ends · in 346 daysExtension option · up to 30 Sept 2028
ECINS Case Management System
Suffolk County Council · Local authority
Incumbent: N.S.E.P. COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY
- Published value
- £101k
- Annual run-rate
- £53kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 1 Nov 2025 → 30 Sept 2027 · 1.8 yrs · up to 30 Sept 2028 with extensions
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-0683d8
- Ends · in 346 days
Pathology Forms and Transportation Material
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust · Central government
Incumbent: Jones & Brooks, Limited
- Published value
- £100k
- Annual run-rate
- £100kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 1 Oct 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 11 months
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-06ef3a
- Ends · in 346 daysExtension option · up to 30 Sept 2028
Best Start Inclusion Practitioners (BSIP) SENDIAS
Isle of Wight Council · Local authority · South East England
Incumbent: Polaris Children's Services Ltd
- Published value
- £100k
- Annual run-rate
- £100kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 1 Oct 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 11 months · up to 30 Sept 2028 with extensions
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-0783a5
- Ends · in 346 days
UKRI-6301 MRC LMB Robotic Single-Cell Microinjection Platform
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · Central government · East of England
Incumbent: YOKOGAWA UK LIMITED
- Published value
- £100k
- Annual run-rate
- £100kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 30 Sept 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 1 yrs
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-0775c7
- Ends · in 346 days
Skills Bootcamp - Wave 7- Construction - Facilities Management
Portsmouth City Council · Local authority · South East England
Incumbent: BLACKBURN GOULD AND ASSOCIATES LIMITED (
- Published value
- £99kinc. VAT as published
- Annual run-rate
- £66kpublished value ÷ term, inc. VAT
- Term
- 1 Apr 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 1.4 yrs
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-06abfe
- Ends · in 346 daysExtension option · up to 30 Sept 2029
Screening and Assessment Lot 2 Reading Paper Tool Contingency
Ministry of Justice · Central government · Nationwide (UK)
Incumbent: Powell Phonics Ltd
- Published value
- £98k
- Annual run-rate
- £50kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 7 Oct 2025 → 30 Sept 2027 · 1.9 yrs · up to 30 Sept 2029 with extensions
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-05d12a
- Ends · in 346 days
ColoCap Research Study Participant Reward Vouchers
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · Central government · Yorkshire and the Humber
Incumbent: Park Retail Ltd t/a Love2shop
- Published value
- £97k
- Annual run-rate
- £41kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 12 May 2025 → 30 Sept 2027 · 2.3 yrs
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-051486
- Ends · in 346 days
Skills bootcamp W7 Additional Funding Retrofit
Essex County Council · Local authority · East of England
Incumbent: Specialist Trade Courses Ltd
- Published value
- £97k
- Annual run-rate
- £97kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 30 Sept 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 1 yrs
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-077cb0
- Ends · in 346 days
Terrorism Insurance for 2026/2027
London Borough of Southwark · Local authority · Greater London
Incumbent: Arthur J. Gallagher (UK) Limited
- Published value
- £97k
- Annual run-rate
- £97kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 1 Oct 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 11 months
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-0785ed
- Ends · in 346 days
Terrorism Insurance for 2026/2027
London Borough of Southwark · Local authority · Greater London
Incumbent: Arthur J. Gallagher (UK) Limited
- Published value
- £97k
- Annual run-rate
- £97kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 1 Oct 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 11 months
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-0785f7
- Ends · in 346 days
Terrorism Insurance for 2026/2027
London Borough of Southwark · Local authority · Greater London
Incumbent: Arthur J. Gallagher (UK) Limited
- Published value
- £97k
- Annual run-rate
- £97kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 1 Oct 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 11 months
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-0785f8
- Ends · in 346 daysPanel · 2 suppliers
Ships Engine Room Control Room Simulator Relocation, Upgrade and Installation
Tyne Coast College · Education · North East England
Panel: KONGSBERG MARITIME LIMITED, KONSGBERG
- Published value
- £96k
- Annual run-rate
- —panel, not one supplier
- Term
- 14 May 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 1.3 yrs
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-067a5f
- Ends · in 346 daysExtension option · up to 30 Sept 2030
The Provision of Serious Violence Duty Funding Agreements
The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire · Police & fire · East Midlands
Incumbent: Free 2 Talk Community Interest Company
- Published value
- £94kinc. VAT as published
- Annual run-rate
- £94kpublished value ÷ term, inc. VAT
- Term
- 1 Oct 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 11 months · up to 30 Sept 2030 with extensions
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-05e873
- Ends · in 346 days
UKRI-5280 Helium Recovery Maintenance & Service Contract
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · Central government
Incumbent: Cryoworld Ltd
- Published value
- £93k
- Annual run-rate
- £47kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 7 Oct 2025 → 30 Sept 2027 · 1.9 yrs
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-05a965
- Ends · in 346 daysExtension option · up to 30 Sept 2028
Contract for the supply of a system to manage housing and homelessness needs
East Lindsey District Council · Local authority
Incumbent: MRI Software Limited
- Published value
- £93k
- Annual run-rate
- £46kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 1 Oct 2025 → 30 Sept 2027 · 1.9 yrs · up to 30 Sept 2028 with extensions
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-05a79f
- Ends · in 346 days
Annual Performing Rights Society License 2025
National Highways Limited · Central government
Incumbent: PRS & PPL Limited
- Published value
- £92k
- Annual run-rate
- £44kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 3 Sept 2025 → 30 Sept 2027 · 2 yrs
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-0592c9
- Ends · in 346 daysExtension option
Skills Bootcamps for Oxfordshire 2026/7
OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED · Other public body · South East England
Incumbent: Back 2 Work Complete Training
- Published value
- £92k
- Annual run-rate
- £85kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 4 Sept 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 1 yrs
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-05f33b
- Ends · in 346 days
Skills Bootcamp in Construction and the Built Environment
East Sussex County Council · Local authority · South East England
Incumbent: HGV TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED
- Published value
- £90k
- Annual run-rate
- £66kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 18 May 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 1.3 yrs
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-06a16d
- Ends · in 346 daysExtension option · up to 30 Sept 2028
Electrical Quality Assurance Audits
Thirteen Housing Group Limited · Housing · Nationwide (UK)
Incumbent: CORGI Technical Services
- Published value
- £90kinc. VAT as published
- Annual run-rate
- £90kpublished value ÷ term, inc. VAT
- Term
- 1 Oct 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 11 months · up to 30 Sept 2028 with extensions
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-077e3b
- Ends · in 346 days
NDA group Jobs Portal Hosting, Maintenance & Reporting.
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority · Central government
Incumbent: Winchester Consulting Ltd
- Published value
- £90k
- Annual run-rate
- £90kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 1 Oct 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 11 months
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-077588
- Ends · in 346 days
Family Group Conferencing Service
Hartlepool Borough Council · Local authority · North East England
Incumbent: CHANGING FUTURES NORTH EAST
- Published value
- £88k
- Annual run-rate
- £88kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 1 Oct 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 11 months
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-06bbdb
- Ends · in 346 days
GIS (Geographic Information Systems) platform
Met Office · Central government · South West England
Incumbent: ESRI (UK) Limited
- Published value
- £88k
- Annual run-rate
- £88kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 1 Oct 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 11 months
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-06ecd1
- Ends · in 346 daysExtension option · up to 30 Sept 2028
Contract for the supply of a system to manage housing and homelessness needs
Boston Borough Council · Local authority
Incumbent: MRI Software Limited
- Published value
- £88k
- Annual run-rate
- £44kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 1 Oct 2025 → 30 Sept 2027 · 1.9 yrs · up to 30 Sept 2028 with extensions
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-05a7ce
- Ends · in 346 daysExtension option · up to 30 Sept 2030
Carmarthenshire CC TCI 2026
COMMUNITY GATEWAY ASSOCIATION LIMITED · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)
Incumbent: ECCLESIASTICAL INSURANCE OFFICE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
- Published value
- £88k
- Annual run-rate
- £88kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 1 Oct 2026 → 30 Sept 2027 · 11 months · up to 30 Sept 2030 with extensions
- Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-06e0ce
- Ends · in 346 days
Ledsham Road Primary School - EA & QS
Cheshire West and Chester Council · Local authority · North West England
Incumbent: Hive Projects
- Published value
- £87k
- Annual run-rate
- £43kpublished value ÷ term, exc. VAT
- Term
- 1 Oct 2025 → 30 Sept 2027 · 1.9 yrs
- Reference
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When contracts end i
When contracts here run out.
Published contracts by their end date. No end date, not counted.
An end date does not confirm a new procurement.
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When contracts here run out.
Published contracts by their end date. No end date, not counted.
An end date does not confirm a new procurement.
25,275 commercial units end within 24 months, 37,140 in total · £35bn published GBP values end in the next 24 months, exc. VAT; vehicle-linked values, concession values and other ceiling-like amounts are excluded, so this is not a spend forecast.
By sector, next 24 months i
When contracts here run out.
Published contracts by their end date. No end date, not counted.
An end date does not confirm a new procurement.
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When contracts here run out.
Published contracts by their end date. No end date, not counted.
An end date does not confirm a new procurement.
CPV division of the procedure; a contract with several divisions counts in each.
85Health and social work services1,33960Transport services (except waste transport)1,14933Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals42880Education and training services30690Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental26879Business services: law, marketing, consulting26466Financial and insurance services20972IT services: consulting, software, internet208
How to read the radar
- End date is the contract period end the buyer published on the notice. Contracts without an end date are not on the radar; neither are contracts the buyer cancelled or terminated early.
- Extension option means the notice publishes a renewal or option clause; the buyer may extend. Hiding these rows shows contracts without a published option, but does not establish that the buyer will procure them again.
- Incumbent is the supplier named on the award behind the contract. A panel (several suppliers on one award) is shown as a panel; no single incumbent is invented.
- Annual run-rate = published GBP value ÷ published term for a single supplier and a term of six months or more. Vehicle-linked values have no run-rate until their commercial role is verified. The annual sort ranks comparable values excluding VAT first; gross-only values remain visible on their rows. This is not actual annual spend.
- Counts are exact for the time-horizon and sector filters. A parent framework or DPS counts once; call-offs published by other buyers count separately. Where the parent cannot be identified, agreements stay separate and are marked as vehicle-linked; check the source notice before treating their date or value as a single contract fact. With other filters, a result above 1,000 units shows as “1,000+”.
- Source. Official UK procurement notices, reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0; the radar is rebuilt nightly. How we count: methodology.