Award

Ford Ranger Diesel Pick Up

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 May 2026 at 08:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Ford Ranger Diesel Pick Up," organised by Northumberland County Council, involves the acquisition of transport equipment and auxiliary products in the United Kingdom, specifically the North East region. This procurement process, valued at GBP 40,376.50, was carried out under a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage was completed on 23rd April 2026, with the contract running from this date until 23rd April 2027. Relevant details were published on 6th May 2026. The main procurement category is goods, with a classification under CPV code 34000000.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement process is specifically classified as suitable for SMEs and not for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The call-off from a framework agreement ensures a streamlined process, potentially benefiting businesses experienced in supplying transport equipment. Companies like LOOKERS PLC, who succeeded in this contract, demonstrate that businesses within this industry and scale should consider such contracts for growth and establishing a foothold with local government contracts in the transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ford Ranger Diesel Pick Up

Notice Description

Ford Ranger Diesel Pick Up FY1725 - FY250721

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92bf49fa-12f7-4dd4-ae88-4a2f6cd75795
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
£40,376 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,376 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2026 - 23 Apr 2027 1-2 years
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
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

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