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GB-Gateshead: TPPL Gateshead Council HCC Lot 2 - 1 x Ford Transit Custom Panel Van L1 H1 (30119)

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

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01 Jul 2026 at 11:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Gateshead Council, focused on acquiring a Ford Transit Custom Panel Van under the industry category of Vans. This specific procurement, titled "GB-Gateshead: TPPL Gateshead Council HCC Lot 2 - 1 x Ford Transit Custom Panel Van L1 H1 (30119)," was completed with the final award being made on 16th February 2026. The contract was carried out in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with the delivery scheduled between 17th February and 17th March 2026. Although the procurement method details were not specified, the tender period concluded on 5th February 2026, transitioning to the award phase with Lookers Group, a large supplier, securing the contract valued at £47,153.03.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies operating within the automotive industry and those equipped to supply or manufacture vans. Large-scale businesses like Lookers Group are ideally positioned to compete, given the contract's value and the specific requirements set by the buying organisation. The procurement process, led by Gateshead Council and contact point Mick Porter, demonstrates a notable opportunity for similar large businesses to engage with public authorities in vehicle supply contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Gateshead: TPPL Gateshead Council HCC Lot 2 - 1 x Ford Transit Custom Panel Van L1 H1 (30119)

Notice Description

Spec 1 - 1 x Ford Transit Van L1 H1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af38642e-cb82-4c85-859d-70fd5f7375ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cde6dfbd-d643-4901-aa10-46f4061f4618
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£47,153 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,153 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 17 Mar 2026 30 days
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
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOOKERS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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