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Contract for the Supply of 4 x 4x2 18 tonne GVW Chassis Cab with Quick Change Body System

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Feb 2026 at 15:01

Award

08 Dec 2025 at 15:40

Tender

03 Oct 2025 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has completed a procurement process for the supply of 4x 4x2 18-tonne GVW chassis cab trucks with a Quick Change Body system, under the tender titled "Contract for the Supply of 4 x 4x2 18 tonne GVW Chassis Cab with Quick Change Body System". The procurement was carried out through an open procedure with the process status marked as complete, and the contract is now active. The main procurement category is goods, focusing on vehicle bodies, trailers, or semi-trailers. Located in the UK region of Swansea (UKL18), the buying authority followed Welsh devolved regulations. Key dates include the contract's start date on 2 February 2026 and its end date on 30 May 2026, with the contract value grossing £600,000. The supplier awarded the contract is Watts Truck & Van (Swansea) Ltd, an SME organisation.

This tender creates substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialised in manufacturing and supplying heavy-duty vehicles, particularly those with capabilities in integrating specialised body systems. SMEs that can deliver high-quality vehicles at competitive prices with flexible delivery options may find this type of contract particularly advantageous. The open procurement method ensures a level playing field for all eligible competitors, offering potential long-term partnerships with the public sector, thereby expanding business prospects in the vehicle supply chain industry.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Supply of 4 x 4x2 18 tonne GVW Chassis Cab with Quick Change Body System

Notice Description

Purchase of up to 4 18t chassis cab trucks fitted with QCB systems to replace existing Highways vehicle due for renewal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a7cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009541-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34200000 - Vehicle bodies, trailers or semi-trailers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£520,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£520,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£432,784 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 30 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Steve Charlton
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

WATTS TRUCK & VAN ( SWANSEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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