GB-Huyton: TPPL Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council HCC Lot 2 - 5 x Various Electric Vans (29229)

KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

29 Jul 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of electric vans was conducted by Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, situated in Huyton, UK. The tender, titled "GB-Huyton: TPPL Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council HCC Lot 2 - 5 x Various Electric Vans (29229)," relates to the purchase of vans under the CPV category number 34136000. The project took place in the North West region of the United Kingdom and reached its award stage with the contract period starting on 18th March 2026 and concluding on 18th April 2026. The procurement method used was not specified, and the process was classified as the purchase of goods with a total value of £35,858.10.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of electric vehicles, particularly those with a focus on utility vans. Although the contract was a split award to Motus Commercials Derby for one electric van, originally tendering for five, it highlights potential future procurement needs within this sector as councils across the UK continue to align with eco-friendly and sustainable transport solutions. Businesses that can competitively price electric vans while adhering to sustainability goals will be well-positioned to engage in similar procurement opportunities. Although explicit requirements for SME or VCSE organisations were absent, larger enterprises such as Motus Commercials Derby demonstrate suitability given their scale and capacity to fulfil such orders.

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Notice Title

GB-Huyton: TPPL Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council HCC Lot 2 - 5 x Various Electric Vans (29229)

Notice Description

5 x Various Electric Vans Additional information: This was a split award to Motus for 1 x Electric Vans, originally tendered for 5 x Various Electric Vans.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66748b9b-a493-4068-aee3-15b4a872b6e2
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

34136000 - Vans

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,858 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,858 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 18 Apr 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
KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUYTON
Postcode
L35 6JE
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTUS COMMERCIALS DERBY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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