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GB-Grantham: TPPL South Kesteven District Council HCC Lot 3 - 4 x 7.5t Tippers (26564)

SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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02 Mar 2026 at 12:50

Award

27 Feb 2026 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by South Kesteven District Council, with headquarters in Grantham, is labelled "GB-Grantham: TPPL South Kesteven District Council HCC Lot 3 - 4 x 7.5t Tippers." This tender falls under the "Flatbed and Tipper trucks" industry category, specifically aiming to procure 4 units of 7.5-tonne tippers for delivery in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage recently reached completion, with the award dated 24 February 2026. The contract period extends from 25 February to 25 March 2026, and the total contract value is £241,212. Importantly, this contract does not specify a procurement method nor is it marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of commercial vehicles, particularly those producing flatbed and tipper trucks. Larger organisations adept at producing specific logistic and transportation solutions may find this contract attractive for expanding their market presence in the East Midlands region. At present, the supplier appointed for this contract is Thompson Commercials Limited, indicating a preference for established companies with the capacity to fulfil significant order volumes. Businesses with similar capabilities might consider targeting future tenders from South Kesteven District Council to secure such growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

GB-Grantham: TPPL South Kesteven District Council HCC Lot 3 - 4 x 7.5t Tippers (26564)

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 02 March 2026 for the following reason: Updated the contact details for the awarding authority.(4 x 7.5t Tippers)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e37e1279-3add-4c90-997e-47ae36f84435
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40e760ec-1a95-4fce-9247-07668b22d304
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

34134000 - Flatbed and Tipper trucks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£241,212 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£241,212 £100K-£500K
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

THOMPSON COMMERCIALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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