Award

Ford Transit van

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

19 Mar 2026 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by West Northamptonshire Council sought the acquisition of a Ford Transit Luton Van to assist in clinical waste collections, bin deliveries, and street cleansing. Categorised under motor vehicles, this selective tender was part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The project is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, and had a tender period concluding on 9th October 2025. The contract period is set from 1st January 2026 to 1st January 2027. The award was made active on 31st December 2025 to the supplier Lookers, with the value of the award being £39,335 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the motor vehicle industry, particularly those capable of providing specialized transport solutions, to align their offerings with the public sector needs. Though it was not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale businesses like Lookers have successfully competed, suggesting that companies with substantial resources and a capacity to fulfil framework agreements are well-positioned for similar tenders in the future. Engaging with the framework agreements utilised by West Northamptonshire Council could provide pathways for growth and expansion into public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Ford Transit van

Notice Description

Ford Transit Luton Van to aid in clinical waste collections, bin deliveries and street cleansing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f464afd-0e14-4c51-8e01-666c3a64eb06
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c639a48-a45f-4f2f-881c-36bf88a3893d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,334 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,335 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOOKERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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