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AT1359 - External replacement vehicle hire

LUTON COUNCIL

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26 Feb 2026 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has awarded a contract for the external replacement vehicle hire, aiming to improve fleet availability for its frontline and traded services. This procurement falls under the category of transport equipment and auxiliary products, highlighting its focus on transportation services. The award was published on 26th February 2026, with the procurement process reaching the award stage. The contract starts on 27th February 2026 and runs until 25th February 2029. Located in England, the opportunity was open for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) but not for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), with Luton Council serving as the buyer.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle hire and lease services, particularly SMEs that can provide competitive and high-quality solutions. The contract value of £1,500,000 presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses capable of supplying transport equipment efficiently. Fulcrum Automotive Solutions Ltd has been identified as a suitable large supplier, making this a significant contract for entities in the automotive solutions sector. Companies looking to establish or expand their services in vehicle provision within England may find this award beneficial for business expansion.

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Notice Title

AT1359 - External replacement vehicle hire

Notice Description

This procurement establishes a compliant route for the hire and lease of vehicles required to maintain fleet availability for the council's frontline and traded services. Historically, vehicle hire has relied on ad-hoc/spot purchasing with no contract in place

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d00fed6-99d4-4515-8a5b-49e9c76c07ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/648df23c-b3ae-457f-9477-a43304e565fa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FULCRUM AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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