Award

6 x Ford Transit Custom 320 Diesel 2.0 Eco blue 136ps H1 Van

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Sep 2025 at 08:16

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council has completed the procurement process for the acquisition of six Ford Transit Custom 320 Diesel 2.0 Eco blue 136ps H1 Vans, intended for the Handyperson Service. The process, identified under the CPV code for transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation, took place through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £218,667.48, involves delivery within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The award to Lookers Plc was published on 19th September 2025, with the tender period ending on 15th September 2025 and the contract running from the 16th September 2025 until 1st September 2027.

This award represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the transport equipment sector, particularly those focusing on vehicle supply and related services. Companies positioned to benefit from such engagements include small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which are highlighted as particularly suitable for this contract. The procurement process, being selective, underscores the importance of capability and existing framework agreements, favouring well-positioned SMEs prepared to engage in similar opportunities. By meeting the criteria and demonstrating the capacity to supply high-quality vehicles, businesses can grow through securing ongoing government contracts across the region.

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Notice Title

6 x Ford Transit Custom 320 Diesel 2.0 Eco blue 136ps H1 Van

Notice Description

Replacement Vehicles for the Handyperson Service of 6 x Ford Transit Custom 320 Diesel 2.0 Eco blue 136ps H1 Van in Frozen White

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0b24d38-cb4e-448f-a30d-4ca9cb9d663e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1e078e3-fac7-42c0-8279-2d0fc84016d8
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
£218,667 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£218,667 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2025 - 1 Sep 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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