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Purchase of road sweeper

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Jun 2026 at 14:03

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Ipswich Borough Council involved the purchase of a 5-tonne road sweeper with a scrub deck. This contract falls under the industry category of road sweepers, and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. It followed a selective procurement method utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement, aiming to procure goods. The tender stage has been completed as of 1st September 2025, and the award was actively published on 18th June 2026. The contract period ran from 10th November 2025 to 31st January 2026, valued at £120,975 GBP. The award was given to Scarab Sweepers Ltd.

This tender presents an opportunity for companies, especially those categorized as SMEs, to engage in public sector contracts, particularly those experienced in manufacturing or supplying road sweepers or similar heavy machinery. Businesses suited for this tender are those that can leverage the framework agreement process, offering competitive pricing and quality through existing frameworks. Engaging in such procurement processes can provide a pathway to securing ongoing government contracts and establishing a robust reputation in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of road sweeper

Notice Description

1 x 5 tonne road sweeper with scrub deck

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c00330f5-f913-479a-8a68-bdc0117b2c87
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/013682f9-4cd9-4d9b-8200-2c6d56c2aa69
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

34921100 - Road sweepers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,975 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,975 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20258 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 31 Jan 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

SCARAB SWEEPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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