Award

The supply, conversion, and delivery of a vehicle suitable for conversion into a Rural Mobile Community Hub and Pantry

EAST SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

11 Feb 2026 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply, conversion, and delivery of a vehicle suitable for conversion into a Rural Mobile Community Hub and Pantry has been successfully completed by East Suffolk District Council. Positioned within the transport equipment industry, this tender falls under the industry category of transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation. The procurement took place in the East of England, United Kingdom. The contract period is scheduled to start on 31 March 2026 and end on 30 June 2026. Critical dates associated with this process include the award date on 5 February 2026, with the contract award notice published on 11 February 2026. The procurement method employed was a competitive quotation, below the threshold, indicating a limited procurement approach during the tender stage.

This tender presents notable opportunities for business growth, especially for organisations skilled in vehicle supply, conversion, and delivery services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to compete for such contracts due to the project's specific suitability requirements. Blackpool Design Coach Builders Ltd., a large-scale company appointed as the supplier, will fulfil the contract valued at GBP 93,000. Businesses seeking involvement in similar projects should possess expertise in fulfilling requirements within competitive quotation environments and the ability to address unique rural community needs effectively.

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Notice Title

The supply, conversion, and delivery of a vehicle suitable for conversion into a Rural Mobile Community Hub and Pantry

Notice Description

The supply, conversion, and delivery of a vehicle suitable for conversion into a Rural Mobile Community Hub and Pantry

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3746af8-f082-47c5-901e-adfaed98c031
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0879411f-0338-45af-8d25-78d22a4ac225
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£93,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 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
EAST SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0EQ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKPOOL DESIGN COACH BUILDERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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