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GB-Durham: TPPL Durham County Council HCC Lot 2 - 2 x Nissan Townstar EV (26181)

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has recently completed a tendering process titled "GB-Durham: TPPL Durham County Council HCC Lot 2 - 2 x Nissan Townstar EV (26181)" in the North East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the goods category with a specific focus on vans (CPV classification 34136000). The contract was awarded to the supplier, Lookers Group, with a total value of £64,227.33. The procurement stage has proceeded to the award phase, with the award date specified as 22nd July 2025, and published on 29th July 2025. The contract period commenced on 23rd July 2025 and is set to conclude on 23rd August 2025.

This procurement process presents opportunities specifically for large firms specialising in automotive supply, particularly those dealing in electric vehicles, as seen in the award to Lookers Group. While the original tender did not specify preferences for small and medium enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, businesses with the capability to supply electric vans could find potential growth opportunities in future tenders from Durham County Council. Engaging in such contracts can advance a company's portfolio in sustainable vehicle supply, aligning with contemporary shifts towards eco-friendly transport solutions.

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Notice Title

GB-Durham: TPPL Durham County Council HCC Lot 2 - 2 x Nissan Townstar EV (26181)

Notice Description

3 x Nissan Townstar EV

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/823b2ee7-82da-40e1-a30e-2696572ab5d5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£64,227 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,227 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2025 - 23 Aug 2025 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOOKERS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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