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GB-Grantham: TPPL South Kesteven District Council HCC Lot 2 - 20 x LCVs (26219)

SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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AwardUpdate

02 Mar 2026 at 12:40

AwardUpdate

02 Mar 2026 at 12:30

Award

27 Feb 2026 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by South Kesteven District Council involved the acquisition of 20 panel vans (light commercial vehicles) classified under CPV 34136200. The process reached the award stage, with Motus Commercials Derby named as the supplier. The contract, valued at £655,746.60, commenced on 25 February 2026 and concluded on 25 March 2026. The delivery address is specified in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method was not clearly specified, representing a typical goods acquisition process. Though finalised in February 2026, the tender initially closed in July 2025, highlighting extended planning and negotiation phases. Helen Baldwin acts as the contact point for the awarding authority based in Grantham.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of light commercial vehicles and accessory parts. Businesses with experience in supplying durable panel vans or those looking to expand within government contracts could thrive by engaging in similar future procurements. While this contract was successfully awarded to a large-scale supplier, it underscores the importance of meeting the specifications set by public authorities. Interested parties could benefit from closely monitoring any updates or new opportunities published by South Kesteven District Council, potentially growing their presence within the UK public sector market.

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Notice Title

GB-Grantham: TPPL South Kesteven District Council HCC Lot 2 - 20 x LCVs (26219)

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 02 March 2026 for the following reason: Updated the contact details for the awarding authority.(20 x LCVs)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8618d82-80a2-46f5-8260-ca3009b012c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baa66b44-88bc-4484-8b4c-3bf59dc70235
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

34136200 - Panel vans

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£655,746 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£655,746 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 25 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRANTHAM
Postcode
NG31 6PZ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
South Kesteven
Electoral Ward
Grantham St Wulfram's
Westminster Constituency
Grantham and Bourne

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTUS COMMERCIALS DERBY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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