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Contract for the Outright Purchase of Up To 15 x 26T GVW Waste Collection Vehicles

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Mar 2026 at 10:46

Tender

20 Feb 2023 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the City & County of Swansea involves the outright purchase of up to 15 waste collection vehicles, categorised under motor vehicles within the goods industry. Situated in Swansea, the procurement project is progressing from the planning stage to the award stage. The council opted for an open procurement method, ensuring broad participation opportunities. The tender is classified under various lot options, including battery electric and refuse collection vehicles with bin lifts. Key dates encompass the procurement award date of 9th March 2026 and tender conclusion on 24th March 2023. The purchase decision was marked by the contracting agreement signed on 26th March 2024, with Dennis Eagle being the active supplier awarded the contract valued at approximately £3.8 million.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for vehicle manufacturers, especially those specialising in the design and production of waste collection and specialised motor vehicles. Businesses capable of delivering quality and cost-effective solutions would be well-suited to compete, notably SMEs, given the involvement in the procurement bids and the favourable status of SMEs like Dennis Eagle. The procurement process being open and electronic allows for ease of submissions, encouraging regional suppliers and consortia to engage and leverage growth through long-term contracts and regional delivery, fostering business expansion and innovation in waste collection technologies.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Outright Purchase of Up To 15 x 26T GVW Waste Collection Vehicles

Notice Description

It is the Council's intention to enter into contracts for a total of up to 15 Waste Collection Vehicles, selected from across the various Lots, dependant on tender outcome and service needs. Lot 1 - 26t 6x2 R/S Openback Refuse Collection Vehicle c/w Bin Lift Lot 2 - Battery Electric 27t 6x2 R/S Openback Refuse Collection Vehicle c/w Bin Lift Lot 3 - 26t 6x2 R/S Twin Compartment Refuse Collection Vehicle c/w Bin Lift option Lot 4 - 26t 6x2 R/S Openback Refuse Collection Vehicle with Front Mounted Pod c/w Bin Lift Lot 5 - 26t 6x2 R/S Twin Compartment Refuse Collection Vehicle with Front Mounted Pod c/w Bin Lift option

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a6e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020771-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34113000 - 4-wheel-drive vehicles

34113200 - All-terrain vehicles

34113300 - Off-road vehicles

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,837,570 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DENNIS EAGLE

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