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1 x Ford Custom

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 May 2026 at 07:46

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Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council, based in Morpeth, England, has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of a Ford Custom medium panel van under the title "1 x Ford Custom". This tender, which falls under the transport equipment and auxiliary products category, was a selective procurement method executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement concluded with an award on 15th May 2026, with the contract period running from 15th May 2026 to 15th May 2027. The delivery of the goods is intended for the North East region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £34,480.08.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the transport and automotive sector, particularly those positioned as small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in supplying transport equipment and managing medium panel van logistics are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. As the procurement process supports SMEs, those businesses can expand their market presence by being part of established framework agreements with local councils. Lookers Plc, a supplier based in Altrincham, has been engaged successfully in this contract, highlighting the potential for similar businesses to secure comparable contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1 x Ford Custom

Notice Description

FY250719 - Medium Panel Van FY1723

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-614aeae7-e8d1-4fc1-998c-9892d34e5e4a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f644e73-ea39-4020-a071-e60439c08748
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,480 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,480 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 15 May 2027 1-2 years
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
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOOKERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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