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17 Jun 2026 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Purchase of Freighters" was conducted by Malvern Hills District Council, focusing on acquiring motor vehicles, specifically refuse freighters. This procurement falls under the goods industry category and involves the delivery of vehicles to the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically the ESPO 215-24 Framework Agreement, and the process has reached the award stage as of 17th June 2026. The contract period for this tender spans from 27th May 2026 to 6th April 2027, with Dennis Eagle Limited being awarded the contract to supply the freighters.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses capable of providing heavy-duty vehicles and related services. With a substantial contract value of GBP 2,998,720, businesses in the motor vehicle sector, particularly those experienced in manufacturing or supplying large refuse vehicles, stand to gain from participating in similar future opportunities. Given the selective procurement method via a framework, larger entities or those well-versed with public sector agreements may find themselves well-suited to compete in this marketplace.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Freighters

Notice Description

Supply: 2 x Dennis Eagle 26T refuse freighter and 5 x Dennis Eagle 32T refuse freighter using ESPO 215-24 Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59046044-2055-4161-8710-ece573dd238a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd7f16a9-4244-4ba2-bbe8-64f9b28f780d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,998,720 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 May 2026 - 6 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MALVERN HILLS DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MALVERN
Postcode
WR14 3AF
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Malvern Hills
Electoral Ward
Great Malvern
Westminster Constituency
West Worcestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DENNIS EAGLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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