This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

06 May 2026 at 14:14

Award

03 Feb 2025 at 11:52

TenderUpdate

24 Sep 2024 at 08:26

Tender

21 Aug 2024 at 14:45

Planning

18 Apr 2024 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The most recent procurement contract completed in May 2026 involved the purchase of commercial vehicles under the framework TPPL/NEPO224 for Norse Commercial Services Limited, a Local Authority Trading Company based in Norwich, UK. This contract, managed through a limited procurement method proceeded without prior publication and was awarded to Lookers Group Fleet. The award was for the acquisition of two L3 Ford chassis with bespoke bodywork, intended to be delivered to Essex. The procurement process, categorised under Specialist vehicles in the CPV scheme 34114000, concluded with the contract being signed in January 2026 for a value of GBP 102,786.18.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in commercial vehicle manufacturing and customisation. Companies that can provide bespoke solutions involving chassis modifications and specialist vehicle conversions are well-suited to compete, particularly if they are capable of responding swiftly to direct award scenarios like this one. The partnership with frameworks such as TPPL/NEPO224 offers an ongoing channel for future similar procurement opportunities across the UK, facilitating market entry for companies experienced in delivering high-demand vehicles in these categories. Engaging in these frameworks can help manufacturers establish long-term relationships with local authority trading companies and councils across the region.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Commercial Vehicles from framework TPPL/NEPO224

Notice Description

Purchase of two L3 Ford Chassis with bespoke bodywork

Lot Information

Vehicle Chassis up to 44t

Purchase of two L3 Ford Chassis with bespoke bodywork from framework TPPL/NEPO224

Options: Initial term of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months.

Renewal: This Framework will be subject to future renewals.

Refuse collection conversions up to 44t

This Lot is for the purchase of chassis converted to the purpose of refuse collection. Fuel types to include, but are not limited to, Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric, LPG (liquid petroleum gas), Hydrogen and Bio fuels. Contracting Authorities can if they choose to, nominate a preferred chassis for conversion. Alternatively, where the Contracting Authority owns an existing chassis, they can pay for the body only for the purpose of mounting on an existing chassis. Convertors can make available for sale ex-demonstration vehicles to Contracting Authorities within this Lot. Body type conversions to include but not limited to: Refuse collection, bin lifts, food waste collection, and recycling bodies Within Lot 2, Contracting Authorities can nominate their preferred chassis for use by the successful Supplier (the vehicle convertor) when supplying body type conversions. In these circumstances, the successful Supplier (vehicle convertor) is liable for the vehicle(s) ordered until delivered and signed for by the Contracting Authority. For clarity, for all purchases made within Lot 2 the invoice and contractual relationship remains between the Contracting Authority and the successful Supplier (vehicle convertor).

Options: Initial term of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months.

Renewal: This Framework will be subject to future renewals.

Sweeper conversions up to 44t

This Lot is for the purchase of chassis converted to Sweepers, including pedestrian, sub-compact, compact, mid-size and truck-mounted Sweepers. Fuel types to include, but are not limited to, Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric, LPG (liquid petroleum gas), Hydrogen and Bio fuels. Contracting Authorities can if they choose to, nominate a preferred chassis for conversion. Alternatively, where the Contracting Authority owns an existing chassis, they can pay for the body only for the purpose of mounting on an existing chassis. Convertors can make available for sale ex-demonstration vehicles to Contracting Authorities within this Lot. Body type conversions to include but not limited to: Pedestrian, sub-compact, compact, mid-size and truck-mounted sweepers. Within Lot 3, Contracting Authorities can nominate their preferred chassis for use by the successful Supplier (the vehicle convertor) when supplying body type conversions. In these circumstances, the successful Supplier (vehicle convertor) is liable for the vehicle(s) ordered until delivered and signed for by the Contracting Authority. For clarity, for all purchases made within Lot 3 the invoice and contractual relationship remains between the Contracting Authority and the successful Supplier (vehicle convertor).

Options: Initial term of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months.

Renewal: This Framework will be subject to future renewals.

Winter maintenance conversions up to 44t

This Lot is for the purchase of chassis converted to winter maintenance activities. Fuel types to include, but are not limited to, Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric, LPG (liquid petroleum gas), Hydrogen and Bio fuels. Contracting Authorities can if they choose to, nominate a preferred chassis for conversion. Alternatively, where the Contracting Authority owns an existing chassis, they can pay for the body only for the purpose of mounting on an existing chassis. Convertors can make available for sale ex-demonstration vehicles to Contracting Authorities within this Lot. Body type conversions to include but not limited to: quick change/demountable body systems, gritters, snowploughs, auger spreaders, liquid de-icers, trailed gritters, compact gritters, and multi-purpose bodies. Within Lot 4, Contracting Authorities can nominate their preferred chassis for use by the successful Supplier (the vehicle convertor) when supplying body type conversions. In these circumstances, the successful Supplier (vehicle convertor) is liable for the vehicle(s) ordered until delivered and signed for by the Contracting Authority. For clarity, for all purchases made within Lot 4 the invoice and contractual relationship remains between the Contracting Authority and the successful Supplier (vehicle convertor).

Options: Initial term of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months.

Renewal: This Framework will be subject to future renewals.

Specialist conversions up to 44t

This Lot is for the purchase of chassis converted to specialist and/or municipal functions. Fuel types to include, but are not limited to, Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric, LPG (liquid petroleum gas), Hydrogen and Bio fuels. Contracting Authorities can if they choose to, nominate a preferred chassis for conversion. Alternatively, where the Contracting Authority owns an existing chassis, they can pay for the body only for the purpose of mounting on an existing chassis. Convertors can make available for sale ex-demonstration vehicles to Contracting Authorities within this Lot. Body type conversions to include but not limited to: tippers, dropside, flat, beavertail, curtain-side, box, Luton, tanker, gully emptier, aerial platforms, hook loader, quick change/demountable body systems, jetter, cranes, mobile library and offices, vehicle and plant recovery, street lighting and highway maintenance bodies, road marking, hotbox, multipurpose bodies, Impact Protection vehicles and trailers, generators, temporary lighting, blue light/emergency response, and any other body type a Contracting Authority may require including associated trailers Within Lot 5, Contracting Authorities can nominate their preferred chassis for use by the successful Supplier (the vehicle convertor) when supplying body type conversions. In these circumstances, the successful Supplier (vehicle convertor) is liable for the vehicle(s) ordered until delivered and signed for by the Contracting Authority. For clarity, for all purchases made within Lot 5 the invoice and contractual relationship remains between the Contracting Authority and the successful Supplier (vehicle convertor).

Options: Initial term of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months.

Renewal: This Framework will be subject to future renewals.

Electric & Hydrogen drivetrain conversions

Electric or hydrogen vehicle drivetrain conversion systems, to include range-extending solutions. This Lot is for the supply, fit, and/or refurbishment of electric or hydrogen drivetrain solutions to repower internal combustion engine vehicles. Types of vehicles to be repowered includes but is not limited to, all HGVs (of any weight and chassis), light and medium commercial vehicles (from 3.5t to 12.5t) and buses (from 5 to any number of seats) including accessible and non-accessible, articulated and double decked. Services to be provided includes but is not limited to, design, conversion, warranty, servicing, maintenance and training.

Options: Initial term of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months.

Renewal: This Framework will be subject to future renewals.

Roll on - roll off (RoRo) containers and skips

Supply (not hire) of roll-on, roll-off (RoRo) containers and skips suitable for a wide variety of waste streams as required by Contracting Authorities. E.g. bulky waste, construction/demolition waste, non-hazardous waste, heavy materials, metals, soils. To include, rear end loader (REL), front end loader (FEL), smooth sided, heavy-duty, and enclosed/lockable options suitable for hazardous waste streams such as asbestos. Sizes to include, but not limited to, 40yd, 20yd, 16yd, 14yd, 12yd, 8yd, and 4yd.

Options: Initial term of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months.

Renewal: This Framework will be subject to future renewals.

Waste bins, food waste caddies, and wheelie bins

Supply of waste bins, food waste caddies, and wheelie bins. Waste containers in plastic (e.g. HDPE) or, if required, metal or other suitable material suitable for a wide range of waste streams. To include, but not limited to the following categories of waste containers in any capacity, wheeled/mobile containers, garden/bio waste, pre-sorting bins/caddies, streetscene litter bins, underground systems, recycling/collection banks, and hazardous waste systems. Additional services associated with this Lot can include the provision of container refurbishment and recycling.

Options: Initial term of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months.

Renewal: This Framework will be subject to future renewals.

Procurement Information

Purchase was made by way of a direct award on the TPPL/NEPO244 framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045357
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041528-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

34139000 - Chassis

34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins

44613700 - Refuse skips

44613800 - Containers for waste material

50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,100,102,786 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
12 months prior to the published expiry date.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Norse Commercial Services Limited
Additional Buyers

Rochford District Council

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED T/A NORTH EAST PROCUREMENT ORGANISATION (NEPO)

THE PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP LIMITED (TPPL)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
NR6 6EQ
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Catton Grove
Westminster Constituency
Norwich North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
70
Supplier Names

A M Phillip Trucktech Ltd

Aebi Schmidt UK Ltd

Aldercote Limited

Allan Fuller Limited

BritishBins Ltd

Bucher Municipal

Bunce (Ashbury) Ltd

Ciceley Commercials Limited

Contenur UK Limited

Craemer UK Limited

Cumberland Platforms Ltd

DAF Trucks NV

Dennis Eagle Limited

ESE World Limited

Econ Engineering Ltd

Egbert H. Taylor & Company

Electra Commercial Vehicles

Equipmake Limited

Estar Truck & Van Limited

Euro Commercials (South Wales) Ltd

Farid Hillend Engineering Ltd

Faun Zoeller UK Ltd

Ford & Slater Limited

Glasdon (UK) Limited

Guest Motors Limited

HIAB Limited

Harsh Limited

Heathrow Truck Centre Limited

IPL Plastics (UK) Ltd

Intercounty Truck & Van Limited

Isuzu Truck (UK) Limited

Iveco Limited

Lawrence Vehicles Limited

Leo Group Limited

Lookers Group Fleet

Lothian Vehicle Bodybuilders

MAC's Truck Sales Limited

Mackworth Vehicle Conversions

Macpac Refuse Bodies Ltd

Magnetic Systems Technology

Man Truck and Bus UK Limited

Marvtech Limited

Motus Group UK Ltd

NTM-GB Limited

North East Truck & Van Ltd

Northside Truck and Van Ltd

Refuse Vehicle Solutions

Renault Trucks UK Limited

Rexmar Engineering Limited

Romaquip Ltd

SSI Schaefer Plastics UK Limited

Sai-Pac (UK) Limited

Scania (Great Britian) Limited

Scarab Sweepers Limited

Skip Units

Stock Sweepers Limited

Storm Environmental

T H White Ltd t/a Palfinger UK

Terberg Matec UK

The Compost Bag Company Ltd

Thompson Commercials Limited

Thompsons (UK) Limited

Torton Bodies Limited

Trest Limited

ULEMCo Limited

Versalift UK Limited

Viritech Ltd

Volvo Group UK Limited

Watts Truck & Van Limited

Whale Tankers Limited

Further Information

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