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14 Jul 2026 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Lancaster City Council, focused on the "Purchase and Lease of Mini and Midi Sweeping and Cleaning" with the intent to acquire two road sweepers. This opportunity falls under the Motor Vehicles category in the tendering industry, with operations based in Lancaster, England. The process utilised an open procedure, rendering the procedure accessible to interested parties. The contract commenced on 15th July 2026 and is set to conclude on 15th February 2027. Lancaster City Council, serving as the contracting authority, successfully awarded the contract to Aebi Schmidt UK Ltd on 14th July 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in supplying motor vehicles or similar goods. As the procurement method employed was open, it facilitated wider participation, offering a fair chance to various types of businesses. The contract, having a sizeable value of GBP 189,164, reflects a growth opportunity within the cleaning and maintenance vehicle sector, attracting firms capable of delivering high-quality, reliable road sweepers. Small businesses looking to expand their portfolios in public sector contracts would find this type of procurement promising.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Lot 5 - Purchase and Lease of Mini and Midi Sweeping and Cleaning

Notice Description

Purchase of Two Road Sweepers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-77346da3-5b26-40fd-835e-65abf185a420
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b33928f5-e69a-49b2-9cf4-865f156840f4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£189,164 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£189,164 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 15 Feb 2027 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
LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AEBI SCHMIDT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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