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Award

30 Jun 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for acquiring four Nissan Townstar Tekna Vans has been successfully completed by Newcastle City Council, located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East, United Kingdom. This tender, identified by the code BIP1047284772, falls under the "Vans" industry category, as classified by CPV 34136000. The procurement stage is in the 'Award' phase, with the contract being awarded on 17th March 2026. The contract period commenced on 18th March 2026 and is set to conclude by 18th April 2026. The process did not specify the procurement method, and the tender reached a valuation of £73,169.

This tender award presents growth opportunities primarily for large-scale vehicle suppliers, as indicated by the suitability criteria, which do not favour SMEs or VCSEs. Businesses capable of providing high-quality light commercial vehicles, particularly those partnered with or equivalent to the Lookers Group, the supplier awarded this contract, are well positioned to compete for similar future tenders. Engaging with public sector tenders such as these can lead to sustained business growth due to reliable payment schedules and the prospect of long-term partnerships with government facilities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GB-Tyne: TPPL Newcastle City Council HCC Lot 2 - 4 x Nissan Townstar Tekna Vans (30148)

Notice Description

Spec 1 - 4 x Nissan Townstar Tekna Vans

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64914eee-d550-4eb2-86ae-7dab5bff6306
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22d15e17-9290-4b6d-a824-0702913eb8f8
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

34136000 - Vans

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,169 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,169 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 18 Apr 2026 1-6 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
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
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)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOOKERS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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