Award

Contract for the Supply of 2 x PHEV Adapted Panel Vans

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Nov 2025 at 09:38

Award

12 Nov 2025 at 16:43

Tender

06 Oct 2025 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has procured a contract for the supply of two plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) adapted panel vans, aimed at updating their Pest Control fleet. This procurement falls under the goods category and was completed through an open competition strategy that remained below the threshold. The main procurement process followed Welsh devolved regulations and was managed by the Civic Centre in Swansea, United Kingdom, with the relevant legal framework being the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract has been awarded to Limesquare Vehicle Rentals Ltd, in collaboration, and involves a 7-year contract hire (excluding maintenance) beginning from 1st January 2026 and concluding on 31st December 2033. The gross contract value is £108,667.20.

This tender creates a generation of business opportunities, particularly for enterprises specializing in vehicle supply and adaptations for specific organisational needs like those of public authorities. It is particularly advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by Limesquare Vehicle Rental Ltd, a successful SME bidder. Businesses in the transport equipment and motor vehicle industries, with the capability to supply high-quality vehicle bodies and associated equipment, are ideally positioned to leverage growth from such public procurements. SMEs can benefit from the open competition method that fosters fair participation and strategic growth opportunities in governmental supply chains.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Supply of 2 x PHEV Adapted Panel Vans

Notice Description

Supply of 2 x PHEV Adapted Vans to replace existing Pest Control fleet vehicles. Supply is on Contract Hire (excluding maintenance) for a term of 7 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a882
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077511-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34200000 - Vehicle bodies, trailers or semi-trailers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£90,566 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£90,556 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2033 Over 5 years
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
Procurement
Contact Email
steve.charlton@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

​​LIMESQUARE VEHICLE RENTALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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