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GB-Durham: TPPL Durham County Council HCC Lot 2 - 2 x 17 Seat Minibuses (27644)

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2026 at 16:10

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Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the supply of two 17-seat minibuses under the project titled "GB-Durham: TPPL Durham County Council HCC Lot 2 - 2 x 17 Seat Minibuses (27644)" in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement falls within the 'goods' category, specifically under 'Minibuses', as per the CPV classification of 34114400. The contract period extends from 21 March 2026 to 21 April 2026, following the award on 20 March 2026, with the award notice published on 27 March 2026. Lookers Group, a large-scale supplier, has been selected as the supplier through this tender invitation initiated by Durham County Council. The awarded contract amounts to £78,114.38.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the automotive industry, particularly large-scale businesses specialising in commercial vehicle supply. The procurement of minibuses can be advantageous for companies with established infrastructures and capabilities in logistics, vehicle customisation, and after-sales services. While the contract was not marked suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it provides larger suppliers a chance to strengthen their relationship with local councils and expand their footprint in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Durham: TPPL Durham County Council HCC Lot 2 - 2 x 17 Seat Minibuses (27644)

Notice Description

2 x 17 Seat Minibuses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f7ba22c-7844-4ad4-ae53-40cf92568796
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8884c3e-1871-49f7-8a77-069431a52330
Current Stage
Award
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

34114400 - Minibuses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,114 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,114 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2026 - 21 Apr 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
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

Notice Documents

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