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Tar Tanker

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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10 Sep 2025 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Borders Council, a regional authority based in Newtown St Boswells, has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a road-maintenance vehicle, specifically a FE826 6x4 Rigid 26 tonne - B ride Tar Tanker. This procurement, identified by the tender ID WR-245, falls under the goods category and adheres to the legal basis of European Union directives. The contract was awarded on 14th August 2025 to Volvo Group UK Ltd without prior publication of a call for competition due to technical exclusivity in supplier capabilities. The delivery location for this purchase is within the region UKM91. The tender was at the award stage, with the process tagged as “complete” by 10th September 2025.

This procurement presents a unique opportunity primarily for large businesses already collaborating in bespoke manufacturing and supply chains, as the contract was awarded to a particular supplier due to the technical nature of the vehicle. Smaller enterprises might find opportunities through collaborative partnerships with larger firms experienced in specialist vehicle construction. Given the absence of competition for this specific technical requirement, similar future tenders might require businesses to focus on niche technological developments or customisable manufacturing solutions to meet the Council's needs and possibly participate in jointly developed projects.

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Notice Title

Tar Tanker

Notice Description

The purchase of a FE826 6x4 Rigid 26 tonne - B ride Tar Tanker

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purchase of a FE 826 6x4 Rigid 26 tonne - B ride Tar Tanker.

Procurement Information

This tanker is a bespoke build and collaboration between the Council, supplier and a specialist body builder with the supplier acting as lead contractor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05974d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055267-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34144400 - Road-maintenance vehicles

34921000 - Road-maintenance equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£281,410 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months 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
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLVO GROUP

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