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GB-Haddington: TPPL East Lothian Council HCC Lot 2 - 1 x 3.5t FWD, L2H2 fitted with a 13.5 metre hydraulic access platform (28172)

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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27 Feb 2026 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council has successfully completed the award phase of its procurement process for a specialised vehicle designed for accessing elevated platforms. The contract, titled "TPPL East Lothian Council HCC Lot 2 - 1 x 3.5t FWD, L2H2 fitted with a 13.5 metre hydraulic access platform," falls under the Vans industry category according to CPV classification code 34136000. The contract, valued at £77,106, is awarded to Ford Retail T/A Trust Ford for the delivery in Scotland, UK. The tender period concluded on 18 November 2025, with the contract commencing from 26 November 2025 to 26 December 2025. The procurement, managed by East Lothian Council, follows the required procurement methods but details of the method are not specified.

This procurement process presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of specialised vehicles and platforms. Companies with capabilities in the manufacturing or distribution of vans fitted with hydraulic access equipment will find themselves particularly well-placed to leverage similar opportunities in the future. Although this tender prioritised large-scale suppliers, small to medium enterprises and voluntary community and social enterprises might consider developing niche offerings to tackle subsequent contracts. Expanding into public sector contracts with specific technical requirements such as this can facilitate businesses to expand their market reach and strengthen their competitive edge within the industry.

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Notice Title

GB-Haddington: TPPL East Lothian Council HCC Lot 2 - 1 x 3.5t FWD, L2H2 fitted with a 13.5 metre hydraulic access platform (28172)

Notice Description

1 x 3.5t FWD, L2H2 fitted with a 13.5 metre hydraulic access platform

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7333d8b1-0844-4079-ba48-3c75205cde2e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7113e1b-6f50-4f29-93b8-148f7ac5278f
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
£77,106 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,106 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2025 - 26 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORD RETAIL T/A TRUST FORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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