Award

Purchase of 7.5t Box Vehicle

FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

15 Sep 2025 at 14:36

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Fenland District Council has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a 7.5-tonne box vehicle, classified under the motor vehicles category (CPV: 34100000). The award phase has concluded with the contract being active as of 21st January 2025. The chosen supplier is FORD & SLATER GROUP LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise. This direct procurement was conducted through a single tender action, suitable for SMEs. The procurement was set to address needs within the specified location of Fenland, England, with delivery to postal code PE158NQ. The total contract value is £61,000, and the procurement aims to span from 22nd January 2025 to 21st January 2028.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs skilled in providing and servicing motor vehicles. Engaging in contracts like this could bolster supplier portfolios and strengthen relationships with local councils. FORD & SLATER GROUP LIMITED’s involvement demonstrates the potential for similar enterprises to participate in local government procurement processes, offering competitive services in the motor vehicles sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of 7.5t Box Vehicle

Notice Description

Purchase of 7.5t box vehicle

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12b4b3e0-089a-4f27-8b13-2b431157c3bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece078b0-9041-4fdb-83ee-c698600a1e02
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£61,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2025 - 21 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MARCH
Postcode
PE15 8NQ
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Fenland
Electoral Ward
March North
Westminster Constituency
North East Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORD & SLATER GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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