Planning

North Northamptonshire Council - Operational Fleet 2027 Procurement

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

29 Jan 2026 at 14:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Jan 2026 at 16:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

28 Jul 2025 at 13:29

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council is undertaking a Pre-Procurement Market Engagement (PPME) for its upcoming Operational Fleet 2027 Procurement. This initiative involves the acquisition of approximately 300+ vehicles, potentially including small vans, 3.5t and 7.5t vehicles, RCVs, and street sweepers, though the exact number is under review. As part of the planning stage, an online Teams meeting is scheduled for 3rd February 2026 from 13:00-14:00. Interested participants need to email procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk by 2nd February 2026 to receive joining instructions. The procurement process is aimed at sub-central government and falls within the motor vehicles industry category, expected to commence from 1st September 2027 and conclude by 31st August 2034 in the UKF region.

This procurement process represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in vehicle manufacturing, maintenance, and alternative fuels. Particularly, SMEs with expertise in innovative vehicle solutions and cost-effective maintenance cycles stand to benefit. The PPME aims to gather market feedback on vehicle solutions, cost cycles, and alternative fuels, which could inform the council's final decisions, offering participating businesses a chance to contribute their insights on market trends and innovations. Engaging in this early stage gives businesses a competitive edge in preparing for the formal tender process that may follow.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council - Operational Fleet 2027 Procurement

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council intends to procure a new operational fleet to replace an estimated 300+ vehicles currently in service. The fleet will support a range of frontline services including waste collection, housing repairs, and facilities management. North Northamptonshire Council are looking to carry out Pre-Procurement Market Engagement (PPME) in relation to the Council's upcoming procurement for its operational fleet and maintenance requirements.

Planning Information

Pre-Procurement Market Engagement Notice - Fleet 2027 Procurement Online Teams meeting scheduled for Tuesday 3rd February from 13:00-14:00. Please email procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk for details of how to join. North Northamptonshire Council (here after referred to as 'the Council') are looking to carry out Pre-Procurement Market Engagement (PPME) in relation to the Council's upcoming procurement for its operational fleet and maintenance requirements. The Council estimates that approximately 300+ vehicles will be required including small vans, 3.5t and 7.5t vehicles, RCVs, street sweepers and specialist plant'. However, it is anticipated that this number is likely to change whilst the Council continues to review its requirements. The Council will consider any feedback received to help inform the Council's options and further decision making. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process, and the Council is not committing, at this stage, to carrying out such a process. Participation or non-participation in the PPME shall not prevent any provider participating in a potential future procurement, nor is it intended that any information supplied as part of the PPME shall place any provider at an advantage in a potential procurement process and participation will be at each organisation's own cost. No expense in responding to this PPME will be reimbursed by the Council. The Council is carrying out this stage to seek further advice and opinions from the market to help inform the Council of available costing models, mobilisation periods and potential vehicle lead times. The Council are also looking to engage with the market to establish appetite, vehicle solutions, alternative fuels, cost cycle provisions and any further feedback that may support the Council. The format of the pre-market engagement will be in the form of an online Teams meeting which is scheduled for Tuesday 3rd February from 13:00-14:00. As a potential supplier, if you would like to attend the pre-market engagement meeting, please send an email with the title 'Fleet 2027 Procurement PME' to; procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk by 5.30pm on Monday 2nd February 2026. The details of how to attend the Teams meeting will then be shared. The format of the Teams meeting will be in the form of a presentation by the project leaders. Following the meeting, a list of pre-market engagement questions will be circulated. The questions should be returned by email to procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk This is an information gathering exercise only to support a potential procurement exercise and to establish a market appetite. The Council will not commit to any information provided at this stage. Kind regards, Procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05672a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008120-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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