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6 x Ford Transit Luton Van

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

17 Dec 2025 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Northumberland County Council involves the acquisition of six Ford Transit Luton Vans. This contract falls under the transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation category and involves a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £290,041.74 GBP, with the delivery intended for the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage on the 14th of November 2025, and the contract is active, covering a period from the 14th of November 2025 to the 14th of May 2027.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the automotive and transport sectors. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete given the procurement method from a framework agreement that supports SME involvement. Lookers Motor Group Ltd, identified as the supplier, highlights that companies with a capability to deliver specific vehicle requirements and efficient logistical operations are well-positioned to leverage such contracts for growth, especially those aiming to expand their footprint within the North East of England.

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Notice Title

6 x Ford Transit Luton Van

Notice Description

6 x Ford Transit 350 L4 Diesel FWD 2.0L Ecoblue 130ps Luton Van FY1692 - FY250656 FY1693 - FY250657 FY1694 - FY250658 FY1695 - FY250659 FY1696 - FY250660 FY1697 - FY250661

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cbb4a6cd-7b4b-41de-837b-11d1060cae11
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b666bb78-1f69-4ea1-ac15-6077af440ac7
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

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£290,041 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£290,041 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2025 - 14 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
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)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOOKERS MOTOR GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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