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17 Jul 2026 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process revolves around Durham County Council, who initiated the procurement for a telescopic wheeled loadall under the title "GB-Durham: TPPL Durham County Council NEPO GM & P Lot 2 - 1 x Telescopic Wheeled Loadall (New) (31861)". This falls within the "Specialist vehicles" industry category, with the delivery location specified in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement has progressed to the award stage, with JG Paxton & Sons being the selected supplier. Key dates for this process include the announcement of the award on 14th July 2026, and the contract period from 15th July to 15th August 2026. The tender, valued at £59,995, was conducted through an unspecified procurement method.

This procurement provides a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of specialist vehicles, particularly those capable of providing new telescopic wheeled loadalls. While traditional suitability measures often favour SMEs, this contract was not specifically oriented towards SMEs or VCSEs, indicating that larger or similarly capacitated suppliers could compete effectively. Businesses with the capability to meet such procurement needs could benefit significantly from similar future opportunities with Durham County Council. The concise contract period further suggests an efficient delivery expectation, which could appeal to businesses with agile production capabilities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GB-Durham: TPPL Durham County Council NEPO GM & P Lot 2 - 1 x Telescopic Wheeled Loadall (New) (31861)

Notice Description

1 x Telescopic Wheeled Loadall (New)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-175a964b-f1d2-44d0-bfab-60be6bc6d950
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6510eb4c-5483-4810-9a26-cf7951f4ce1c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£59,995 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,995 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 15 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JG PAXTON & SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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