TROO0483 Provision of new Investigation Support Vehicle

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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23 Jun 2026 at 08:21

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23 Dec 2025 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the Department for Transport (DfTc) at 33 Horseferry Road, London, concerns the "TROO0483 Provision of new Investigation Support Vehicle". This falls under the industry category of vehicle conversion and reconditioning services (CPV Code: 50117000). The buying organisation has completed the procurement stage, with the award issued on 1st June 2026, following the tender period which ended on 3rd December 2025. The contract will operate from 17th December 2025 to 16th December 2026 and encompasses services distributed across multiple locations including the UK, Europe, and other territories. The procurement method was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly for SMEs, like the awarded supplier Lynton Trailers (UK) Limited, who specialise in vehicle services. Organisations engaged in similar conversions and reconditioning services would find this contract financially rewarding, with a contract value at approximately £96,826.02 GBP. Companies able to fulfil multi-location deliveries and interested in contributing towards public transport infrastructure improvements could benefit from future opportunities of this nature. Catering to the Department for Transport’s needs can enhance a supplier’s portfolio and pave the way for more expansive roles in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

TROO0483 Provision of new Investigation Support Vehicle

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice Variation Notice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-635e2708-9bea-4d15-80db-a3d0f6657e7e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34d9bf9-e81e-4f05-a899-dda19f6323ad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,826 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£106,758 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 16 Dec 2026 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LYNTON TRAILERS (UK

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