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22 May 2026 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cardiff County Council involved the awarding of a contract for a 7.5-tonne Arboriculture Vehicle, classified under specialist vehicles (CPV code 34114000). The procurement stage reached completion with the award status marked as active on 13th April 2026. The procurement took place in Wales, United Kingdom, with the tender period concluding on 7th April 2026. The total contract value is GBP 81,981, and the contract is set to run from 13th May 2026 to 15th June 2026. Cardiff County Council, located at Clare Road, Grangetown, is the buying organisation, and the supplier chosen is Watts Truck & Van Centre in Cardiff.

This tender provides a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacturing or supply of specialised heavy vehicles, particularly those who can offer competitive pricing and quality assurance in the contract delivery. Large scale enterprises or those capable of meeting the exacting requirements of public organisations like Cardiff County Council, particularly in the specialist vehicle industry, would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. Such contracts are not considered suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, indicating a demand for substantial operational capacity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Cardiff: TPPL Cardiff County Council NEPO HGV Lot 1 - 1 x 7.5t Arboriculture Vehicle (30814)

Notice Description

1 x 7.5t Arboriculture Vehicle

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c8fef78-366e-4b29-8ca0-a5ea9c785355
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46541f49-c78b-482b-aa58-a108873aa04b
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
£81,981 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,981 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20265 months ago
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 15 Jun 2026 1-6 months
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
Cardiff County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRANGETOWN
Postcode
CF11 6QP
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Grangetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Watts Truck & Van Centre

Further Information

Notice Documents

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