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Vehicle Racking

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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25 Jun 2025 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

In a recent public procurement process, Ipswich Borough Council completed the awarding stage for a contract titled "Vehicle Racking," focusing on trade-specific racking for panel vans. The procurement falls under the "Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation" category, intended for delivery in the East of England. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 3rd January 2025. The contract, valued at £103,688, commenced on 3rd February 2025, with an end date set for 31st July 2025. Bri-Stor Systems Ltd, a supplier eligible as an SME and VCSE, secured the contract following its award on 16th January 2025.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in the transport equipment sector. The framework agreement nature of the procurement method suggests potential repetitive business and a foothold for similar future opportunities. Companies specialising in manufacturing or customising specialised vehicle solutions may find this contract particularly beneficial. Engaging with public procurement opportunities like this can enhance business portfolios, increase market presence, and leverage public sector credibility.

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Notice Title

Vehicle Racking

Notice Description

Trade specific racking for panel vans.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88f3f7df-f3f3-49ac-81a8-67c8913bbff5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fba36e8-8825-4273-aa5a-98e0c47fac8d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£103,688 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£103,688 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 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
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRI-STOR SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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