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GB-Chester: TPPL Cheshire West and Chester Council NEPO GM & P Lot 2 - 5 x 18t Four-Wheeled Material Handlers (New) (28087)

CHESHIRE WEST & CHESTER COUNCIL

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13 Feb 2026 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Cheshire West & Chester Council, who sought tenders for the acquisition of five new 18-tonne four-wheeled material handlers under the title "GB-Chester: TPPL Cheshire West and Chester Council NEPO GM & P Lot 2 - 5 x 18t Four-Wheeled Material Handlers (New) (28087)." This falls within the specialist vehicles category according to the CPV classification. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the contract awarded to Watling JCB Limited, a large-scale supplier, on 19th November 2025. The contract period spans from 20th November 2025 to 20th December 2025, aimed at deliveries in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method details are not specified, and the total contract value amounts to £992,570.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying heavy-duty vehicles and equipment, particularly those with expertise in material handling machinery. While the suitability criteria indicated this procurement opportunity was not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, larger businesses with the capacity to supply specialist vehicles are best positioned to engage competitively. By securing such contracts, businesses can bolster their portfolio, attain visibility within the public sector, and establish robust partnerships with local councils like Cheshire West & Chester Council.

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Notice Title

GB-Chester: TPPL Cheshire West and Chester Council NEPO GM & P Lot 2 - 5 x 18t Four-Wheeled Material Handlers (New) (28087)

Notice Description

5 x 18t Four-Wheeled Material Handlers (New)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d023605-f466-4cd7-9f0c-4516853e4774
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fdf44c6-368e-42bd-9941-5b828165505a
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
£992,570 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£992,570 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 20 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST & CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 2NP
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATLING JCB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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