Award

Purchase of 2 x Refuse Collection Vehicles

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

16 Sep 2025 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the purchase of two refuse collection vehicles was conducted by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council under a framework agreement. This award stage, tagged as complete, pertains to the industry category of specialist vehicles, with the goods to be delivered in the North West of the United Kingdom. The tender was initially part of a selective procurement method as a call-off from the Link Group Framework, with the tender period ending on 12th August 2025. The contract commenced on 2nd September 2025 and will conclude on 1st September 2026, with a total contract value of £492,510.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the production and supply of specialist vehicles, particularly those similar to refuse collection vehicles. It presents a notable opportunity for medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to engage with public sector contracts. Given Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council's preference for a selective procurement method, businesses accustomed to participating in framework agreements would find themselves well-suited to such engagements, as evidenced by the award to Dennis Eagle Limited, known for its expertise in specialised vehicle manufacturing.

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Notice Title

Purchase of 2 x Refuse Collection Vehicles

Notice Description

Purchase of 2 x Dennis Eagle refuse collection vehicles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e581eca-0dcf-4b47-9d84-cb5eed03d718
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07fada51-b000-4cf7-a478-96ffbc07cba2
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£492,510 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£492,510 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 1 Sep 2026 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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Luke Smith
Contact Email
luke.smith@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DENNIS EAGLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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