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GB-Durham: TPPL Durham County Council HCC Lot 2 - 16 x Tippers (28567)

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Mar 2026 at 12:40

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Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of 16 tipper trucks, as detailed in the tender titled "GB-Durham: TPPL Durham County Council HCC Lot 2 - 16 x Tippers (28567)". The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the flatbed and tipper trucks industry. The delivery location specified is the North East region of the United Kingdom. This tender has progressed to the award stage, with the contract period from 3rd March 2026 to 3rd April 2026. It had been open for competition until the tender period ended on 12th November 2025, valued at £661,862.40.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for large-scale suppliers specialising in heavy goods vehicles, such as tipper trucks. The tender was awarded to Lookers Group, a large supplier known for its capabilities in the automotive sector. Businesses with expertise in manufacturing or supplying tipper trucks and other related equipment are well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders. Although the procurement method details have not been specified, understanding local authority requirements and establishing a strong regional presence could increase competitiveness in responding to similar tenders by Durham County Council and other regional public procurement entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Durham: TPPL Durham County Council HCC Lot 2 - 16 x Tippers (28567)

Notice Description

16 x Tippers (28567)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f836f53b-29aa-4540-a692-79c6c35c288f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/322af64c-1953-451b-af9b-d51c9b8e70d7
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

34134000 - Flatbed and Tipper trucks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£661,862 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£661,862 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 3 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
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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