Award

Contract for the Supply of up to 8 Specialist Quick Change Vehicle Bodies

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Nov 2025 at 12:22

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

06 Nov 2025 at 11:34

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has engaged in a completed procurement process titled 'Contract for the Supply of up to 8 Specialist Quick Change Vehicle Bodies'. This contract falls under the 'goods' industry category, specifically targeting vehicle bodies, with a delivery location in the UKL18 region of the United Kingdom. Managed by Mark Barrow, the procurement used a direct award method, citing technical reasons that necessitated a single-supplier approach. The procurement stage has moved to award, with a contract period set to begin on 20th November 2025 and conclude on 19th November 2026. Key financials include a gross contract value of £355,200, awarded to ECON ENGINEERING LIMITED, an SME based in North Yorkshire.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle manufacturing and custom vehicle body services, particularly those positioned as small to medium enterprises. The involvement of a technically necessitated direct award highlights the potential for companies with specialised expertise to build relationships with public authorities like the City & County of Swansea. Companies interested in similar future opportunities should consider advancing their technical capabilities and establishing a notable presence within the relevant supply chain to gain a competitive edge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Supply of up to 8 Specialist Quick Change Vehicle Bodies

Notice Description

UK6 Notice for the Contract for the Supply of up to 8 Specialist Quick Change Vehicle Bodies

Procurement Information

Award limited due to technical reasons

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dba9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071598-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34210000 - Vehicle bodies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£296,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 19 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Mark Barrow
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECON ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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