Planning

Supply of 20 x 3.5 tonne Vehicles for Outright Purchase - HDG/2025/892

STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Sep 2025 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is in the planning phase of a procurement process seeking tenders for the supply of 20 flatbed and tipper trucks, weighing 3.5 tonnes each, intended for outright purchase. This public procurement, falling under the industry category of goods, is directed towards the automotive sector, specifically the supply of robust vehicles capable of operating in demanding, time-critical service areas. The procurement value is projected at £1,200,000, with a net contract amount of £1,000,000. The contract period is slated to commence on 1st December 2025 and conclude on 30th November 2030. The market engagement has seen demonstrations with major manufacturers like Ford, Vauxhall Citroen, and Peugeot, and further details can be obtained from the preliminary notice published on 3rd September 2025.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in vehicle manufacturing and supply, particularly those experienced with providing type-approved vehicles that are CE marked or equivalent. Companies capable of meeting the technical demands and scale of this contract can leverage this opportunity to secure a significant procurement deal, which could facilitate substantial business growth and visibility within the public sector. The involvement of large-scale manufacturers during the engagement phase indicates a level of quality and standard expected, making it suitable for businesses that have established expertise and capability in the production and delivery of high-demand service vehicles.

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Notice Title

Supply of 20 x 3.5 tonne Vehicles for Outright Purchase - HDG/2025/892

Notice Description

Tenders are invited from interested parties for the supply of 20 x 3.5 tonne Vehicles for outright purchase. The vehicles must be suitable and capable of work in time critical demanding service areas. Complete vehicles and all equipment must be supplied with full type approval and be CE or equivalent marked.

Planning Information

Vehicle demonstrations with Ford, Vauxhall Citroen and Peugeot.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0592cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053388-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34134000 - Flatbed and Tipper trucks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Susan Vitta
Contact Email
susan.vitta@stoke.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1782234277

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 1HH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hartshill Park & Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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