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GB-Carlisle: TPPL Cumberland Council NEPO HGV Lot 4 - 23 x Gritters (29639)

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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10 Apr 2026 at 10:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council, located in Carlisle, engaged in a procurement process titled "GB-Carlisle: TPPL Cumberland Council NEPO HGV Lot 4 - 23 x Gritters (29639)" focusing on the acquisition of gritter vehicles. This contract falls under the goods category within the transport sector, with an emphasis on the North West region of the United Kingdom. Initiated as a tender, the procurement completed its award stage on 20th March 2026, with the contract active from 21st March 2026 to 21st April 2026. The contract, partly awarded to cover the supply of initially five vehicles, is valued at £1,137,162.12. The procurement method utilised was not specified in detail.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supplying of heavy vehicles, particularly those experienced in producing gritter vehicles. As it was awarded to Econ Engineering Limited, a large-scale enterprise, it indicates a competitive edge for well-established companies within the transport manufacturing industry. Companies that can demonstrate innovation and high standards in vehicle engineering and are capable of delivering within tight timelines would find such tenders lucrative for expansion. While the procurement did not specifically cater to SMEs or VCSEs, large industry players would benefit by enhancing their portfolio and establishing solid relationships with public sector buyers such as Cumberland Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Carlisle: TPPL Cumberland Council NEPO HGV Lot 4 - 23 x Gritters (29639)

Notice Description

23 x Gritters Additional information: Partly awarded - initially for 5 vehicles

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0426bc65-5032-46ba-89fa-2ad0c420a4f9
Current Stage
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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

34144440 - Gritter vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,137,162 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,137,162 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2026 - 21 Apr 2026 1-6 months
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
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA3 8QG
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECON ENGINEERING

Further Information

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