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24 Jul 2026 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

Via East Midlands Limited has successfully completed a procurement process for the acquisition of a specialised vehicle, specifically an 18-tonne crane lorry. The tender, identified by the title "GB-Bilsthorpe: TPPL Via NEPO HGV Lot 1 - 1 x 18t Crane Lorry (32312)," falls under the industry category of specialist vehicles according to the CPV classification. The procurement process, now in the award stage, had a tender period that ended on 8th June 2026, with the contract period extending from 15th July 2026 to 15th August 2026. The buying organisation is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, and the contract was awarded to Volvo Group UK Ltd, with a contract value of £164,164.

This tender opportunity demonstrates significant business growth potential, particularly for companies within the manufacturing and supply of specialist heavy vehicles. Firms experienced in the production of crane lorries or similar equipment are well-suited to meet such specifications in future tender opportunities. As Via East Midlands Limited is a large buyer, businesses capable of delivering high-quality specialised vehicles within specified timeframes will find lucrative opportunities in engaging with similar procurement projects. This procurement highlights the robust demand for advanced vehicular solutions and underscores a market segment with promising growth prospects for specialised vehicle suppliers.

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Notice Title

GB-Bilsthorpe: TPPL Via NEPO HGV Lot 1 - 1 x 18t Crane Lorry (32312)

Notice Description

1 x 18t Crane Lorry

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb97dbc3-35f3-41da-943a-9fffaccc905d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2d20a5e-36e5-430f-a020-7c830f64c184
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£164,164 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£164,164 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 15 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VIA EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BILSTHORPE
Postcode
NG22 8ST
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Newark and Sherwood
Electoral Ward
Bilsthorpe
Westminster Constituency
Sherwood Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLVO GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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