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Vehicle Purchase 2 x Ford Rangers

DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL

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16 Jan 2025 at 14:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Dunstable Town Council, was for the purchase of two Ford Ranger vehicles to replace older models. Classified under the transport equipment industry category, the procurement was carried out using a competitive procedure with negotiation. The process, which culminated in a contract award on 31st December 2024 and began contractually on 10th January 2025, took place in Dunstable, England, with a project value of £54,707 GBP. The main procurement stage was the award phase, indicating completion.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Participating businesses in the transport equipment supply sector, like the awarded supplier Evans Halshaw, can leverage such contracts to expand their market presence and establish long-term relationships with local government bodies. The focus on SMEs in this selective procurement method aligns with fostering competitive advantage for smaller suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vehicle Purchase 2 x Ford Rangers

Notice Description

Purchased to replace old vehicles

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6297032e-afa1-49d8-9c10-334537719f7a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8e109d1-601a-4c72-b406-895dd3c08f83
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
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
£54,707 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,707 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2025 - 11 Jan 2025 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
DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNSTABLE
Postcode
LU6 1NF
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Dunstable East
Westminster Constituency
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVANS HALSHAW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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