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GB-Sunderland: TPPL Sunderland City Council HCC Lot 2 - 61 x LCVs (28797)

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2026 at 16:00

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, managed by Sunderland City Council, is focused on the acquisition of 61 light commercial vehicles (LCVs), with a total contract value amounting to £1,833,224.46. The tender belongs to the goods category within the motor vehicles industry, identified under CPV code 34100000, for delivery specifically to the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tendering process is complete, with Motus Commercials Derby awarded the contract on 13th February 2026, following the tender period ending on 10th December 2025. The contract commenced on 14th February and concluded on 14th March 2026. Sunderland City Council served as the buyer, with Chris Cummings as the contact point for further queries.

This tender provides significant business growth potential primarily for large enterprises engaged in the automotive sector, specifically those supplying commercial vehicles. Despite being concluded, such procurement processes enable businesses like Motus Commercials Derby to showcase their offerings and secure valuable contracts that can enhance their market presence. While SMEs and VCSEs were not earmarked as suitable for this tender, large-scale suppliers with a robust capacity to deliver these specialised goods stand to benefit substantially from engaging in similar future tender opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Sunderland: TPPL Sunderland City Council HCC Lot 2 - 61 x LCVs (28797)

Notice Description

61 x LCVs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47b47c56-b382-4697-b468-3c12d42a569d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a52ffdd-f025-46a1-a956-a66721fffc60
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

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,833,224 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,833,224 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2026 - 14 Mar 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR2 7DN
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Southwick
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTUS COMMERCIALS DERBY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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