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GB-Grangetown: TPPL Cardiff County Council HCC Lot 2 - 1 x 3.5t LCVs (28121)

CARDIFF COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 May 2026 at 13:50

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Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff County Council launched a procurement process titled "GB-Grangetown: TPPL Cardiff County Council HCC Lot 2 - 1 x 3.5t LCVs (28121)" aimed at acquiring goods within the "Vans" industry category. This tender was conducted in the United Kingdom, specifically Wales, and is now in the "award" stage, having been completed with an active award status. The procurement involved the purchase of two 3.5t light commercial vehicles (LCVs) delivered to Wales, with key dates including a tender period ending on 5th November 2025, and a contract period from 15th January 2026 to 16th February 2026. The council specified a procurement value of £38,481.40 GBP and partnered with Ford Retail T/A Trust Ford as the supplier. Although the procurement method details were not specified, this buying process represents Cardiff County Council's commitment to enhancing their vehicle fleet.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for large automotive suppliers specialising in light commercial vehicles. Interested parties capable of fulfilling regional delivery requirements and adhering to procurement schedules could leverage such contracts to expand their market presence. While this specific contract was not earmarked for SMEs or VCSEs, it showcases the potential for similar future procurement openings with Cardiff County Council that could fit diverse business sizes and capabilities. Such procurement opportunities assist businesses in establishing long-term relationships with public sector entities and tapping into public procurement markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Grangetown: TPPL Cardiff County Council HCC Lot 2 - 1 x 3.5t LCVs (28121)

Notice Description

2 x 3.5t LCVs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a49bbdef-e117-4de1-ba39-cfc83985eedc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61504204-c5e4-4769-bb7b-863727324c31
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

34136000 - Vans

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,481 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,481 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 16 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRANGETOWN
Postcode
CF11 6QP
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Grangetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORD RETAIL T/A TRUST FORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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