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Purchase of an Incident Command Unit (ICU) for Gloucestershire County Council

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 Aug 2025 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council has awarded a contract for the purchase of an Incident Command Unit (ICU) under the motor vehicles category within the industry. The procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure through a Further Competition process via the YPO Framework. This contract, valued at £392,520, extends over two years, from 4th August 2025 to 3rd August 2027, and covers the delivery within England. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase as of 26th August 2025, indicating completion and active status of the contract.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs, evidenced by the selection of WH Bence (Coachworks) Ltd, an SME, as the supplier. Businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying motor vehicles, particularly those with experience in specialist vehicles suitable for command units, are well-positioned to engage with similar procurement cases. The involvement in such restricted procedures also provides businesses with insights into strategic competition and networking possibilities with local councils and frameworks, potentially leading to future collaborations or contracts.

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Notice Title

Purchase of an Incident Command Unit (ICU) for Gloucestershire County Council

Notice Description

Gloucestershire County Council is awarding a two year contract for the Purchase of an Incident Command Unit (ICU) using a Further Competition process via YPO Framework 0001170 Purchase, Hire and Lease of Specialist Vehicles and Associated Services (Lot 20).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb53901f-088e-457f-ba4c-69f6392e58f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a578d05-e518-4641-aaf7-3045097d83b3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£392,520 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£392,520 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WH BENCE (COACHWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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