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GB-Dorchester: TPPL Dorset Council HCC Lot 2 - Up to 5 x VW Transporter Shuttle Life Vehicles (29608)

DORSET COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2026 at 16:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Dorset Council, involved awarding a contract for up to five VW Transporter Shuttle Life Vehicles. The tender was classified under the category of specialist vehicles, specifically targeted for delivery in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage reached the award phase on 11th March 2026, with Dorset Council appointing Lookers Group as the supplier. The contract was valued at £182,481.5 and spans from 12th March to 12th April 2026. The tender period concluded on 27th January 2026, marking its completion status.

This tender offers growth opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in vehicle supply, particularly those experienced in handling vehicular contracts for public sector clients. While not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, organisations with established operations in delivering specialist vehicles would find this contract appealing. Engaging with Dorset Council might open doors for future collaborations given their procurement interests in specialist automotive solutions, thereby enhancing business visibility and expanding market reach in the United Kingdom's public procurement arena.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Dorchester: TPPL Dorset Council HCC Lot 2 - Up to 5 x VW Transporter Shuttle Life Vehicles (29608)

Notice Description

Up to 5 x VW Transporter Shuttle Life Vehicles

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-147080dc-ecb8-4883-9dbf-2fa3da81950c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b54a54c-43b5-472e-982b-ebda3ecd5ece
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£182,481 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£182,481 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026 1-6 months
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
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOOKERS GROUP

Further Information

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