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GB-Durham: TPPL Durham County Council HCC Lot 2 - 1 x Vehicles (29655)

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Apr 2026 at 15:10

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Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council recently completed the procurement process for the purchase of one motor vehicle, classified under CPV 34100000, with the process reaching the award stage as of 21 April 2026. The council, based at County Hall, Durham, undertook this procurement in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 16 April and will conclude on 16 May 2026. The successful supplier, Lookers Group, a large-scale enterprise, was awarded the contract valued at £22,645.90 and published on the same date, achieving an active status. This procurement was initiated as a tender, although specific details about the procurement method were not provided.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses focused on goods, particularly those dealing in motor vehicles, to enhance their portfolio with public sector projects. The contract, although not explicitly suited for SMEs or VCSEs, can provide growth opportunities for large organisations within the automotive industry. By securing contracts with local governmental bodies like Durham County Council, businesses can solidify their market presence and potentially explore further collaborations within the public sector, particularly in regions like North East England. As the procurement has reached the award stage, interested parties should consider engaging in similar tenders to leverage their capabilities and extend their client base in the public domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Durham: TPPL Durham County Council HCC Lot 2 - 1 x Vehicles (29655)

Notice Description

1 x Vehicles

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cfa11399-65f2-4216-a1e5-80aa0729fbc8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/241a978a-7a34-4f2b-b876-df9efcce2d69
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,645 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,645 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 16 May 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOOKERS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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