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GB-Middlesbrough: TPPL Middlesbrough Council NEPO HGV Lot 1 - 12 x 26t Refuse Collection Vehicles (25740)

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Nov 2025 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of 12 refuse collection vehicles, specifically 26-tonne HGVs, under the project titled "GB-Middlesbrough: TPPL Middlesbrough Council NEPO HGV Lot 1." This procurement falls within the goods category, focusing on refuse-collection vehicles, and took place in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 3rd June 2025, with the contract term commencing on 27th June 2025 and concluding on 27th July 2025. The value of the contract awarded to Leo Group Limited (Bell Truck & Van BLS Truck & Van) is £3,261,492. The procurement followed an unspecified method and has reached the award stage, as noted in an active award notice published on 21st November 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying heavy-duty vehicles, particularly those specialising in refuse collection vehicles. While this particular contract was not marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale suppliers like Leo Group Limited have successfully secured the contract, indicating that similar future opportunities could be viable for large enterprises with relevant expertise and capacity. Businesses in the automotive industry should consider maintaining active engagement with tender processes in this sector to leverage potential growth in municipal equipment supply contracts.

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Notice Title

GB-Middlesbrough: TPPL Middlesbrough Council NEPO HGV Lot 1 - 12 x 26t Refuse Collection Vehicles (25740)

Notice Description

12 x 26t Refuse Collection Vehicles

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-743945d6-8f3e-4fe9-a538-6b383e29385b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90a86bb9-a1ed-477c-b763-de78ed756425
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

34144511 - Refuse-collection vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,261,492 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,261,492 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2025 - 27 Jul 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
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9GA
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEO GROUP LIMITED (BELL TRUCK & VAN BLS TRUCK & VAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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