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Arbs Replacement Tipper

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Jul 2026 at 13:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Ipswich Borough Council focuses on the "Arbs Replacement Tipper" aimed at acquiring flatbed and tipper trucks. This tender, classified under the "goods" category, seeks to replace existing vehicles, with the delivery location situated in the East of England, United Kingdom. Using a "call-off from a framework agreement" as a selective procurement method, the process has progressed to the award stage, with key dates including a contract start on 29th December 2025 and completion by 18th March 2026. The award was made on 1st August 2025, with a total contract value stated at £45,396 GBP.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle supply, particularly those offering flatbed and tipper trucks. As it is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), suppliers with the capacity and expertise in the automotive supply sector can consider this as a potential growth avenue. TGS (UK) Ltd, an SME, has been successful in securing this contract, illustrating the competitive positioning of similar businesses in the market by aligning capabilities with specific regional transportation needs in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Arbs Replacement Tipper

Notice Description

Arbs replacement tipper

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b71e4aa0-83d1-400f-b80f-2b61da83b0b5
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34134000 - Flatbed and Tipper trucks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,396 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,396 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 202511 months ago
Contract Period
29 Dec 2025 - 18 Mar 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
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

TGS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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