Award

Commercial vehicle roller brake tester

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

20 Jan 2026 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves West Northamptonshire Council seeking to acquire a commercial vehicle roller brake tester, classified under sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services, with a contract value of £48,000. The procurement method was limited, specifically through a competitive quotation (below threshold), and is suitable for SMEs. Located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, the procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract active from 3rd November 2025 to 2nd November 2030. The finalisation and publication of the award occurred on 20th January 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses specialising in vehicle testing equipment, specifically those capable of fulfilling environmental service requirements. Autoquip (GB) Garage Equipment Ltd, an SME, successfully secured this contract, indicating the opportunity for similar enterprises to engage in public sector procurement, especially those able to offer competitive quotations and meet regional service demands effectively.

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Notice Title

Commercial vehicle roller brake tester

Notice Description

Commercial vehicle roller brake tester

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-381f3352-2479-4fbe-aec8-56ddd3c80fa2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6de27176-83b9-4da8-b54b-43216a4fe434
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2030 Over 5 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
Eloise Attwood
Contact Email
eloise.attwood@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03001267000

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

AUTOQUIP (GB) GARAGE EQUIPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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