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GB-Durham: TPPL Durham County Council HCC Lot 2 - 5 x 3.5t L2-H2 Medium Roof Panel Van FWD (29663)

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Apr 2026 at 10:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the public contract titled "GB-Durham: TPPL Durham County Council HCC Lot 2 - 5 x 3.5t L2-H2 Medium Roof Panel Van FWD (29663)" was conducted by Durham County Council, located in the North East of the United Kingdom. This tender, classified under the industry category of "Panel vans" with the CPV code 34136200, reached the award stage on 10th April 2026. The contract, with an estimated value of £164,019, was awarded to Lookers Group. The procurement covered the delivery period from 10th April 2026 to 10th May 2026. The process concluded with the award on 9th April 2026, after the tender period had ended on 13th January 2026. The procurement method details were not specified, but the main procurement category was goods.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and delivery of panel vans, especially those capable of fulfilling contracts rapidly. While this opportunity was best suited for larger suppliers, businesses looking to expand within the automotive supply industry in the North East region could have benefited from engaging with Durham County Council's procurement exercises. Given the scale and specific requirements of the procurement, companies with an established profile in providing commercial vehicles would have had a competitive edge in securing such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Durham: TPPL Durham County Council HCC Lot 2 - 5 x 3.5t L2-H2 Medium Roof Panel Van FWD (29663)

Notice Description

5 x 3.5t L2-H2 Medium Roof Panel Van FWD

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1fe388a6-c129-4701-a618-7206926e81d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d1faf5c-6c54-49b2-afa8-3e89fa619e56
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

34136200 - Panel vans

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£164,019 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£164,019 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20266 days ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2026 - 10 May 2026 30 days
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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

LOOKERS GROUP

Further Information

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