Award

6 x Used 26t Refuse Collection Vehicles

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

16 Dec 2025 at 10:40

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Award

16 Dec 2025 at 10:04

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

15 Dec 2025 at 10:20

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council, operating as a public authority under sub-central government, recently completed the procurement process for acquiring six used 26-tonne refuse collection vehicles. The transaction, concluded on 15 December 2025, employed a direct procurement method without competition, as it fell below the established threshold. The awarded contract to acquire the vehicles spans from 19 December 2025 to 19 June 2026, with the scope specifically targeting the goods necessary for refuse and sewage collection. The procurement aligns with legal requirements under UK legislation, emphasising transparency with associated notices published on Find a Tender Service.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle supply, particularly those dealing in heavy-duty waste management equipment. Companies categorised as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract advantageous given its suitability criteria. The supplier awarded the contract, Endurance Vehicle Solutions Limited, exemplifies a well-suited business actively operating in this industry. Such tenders encourage growth through the fulfilment of municipal needs, highlighting potential contracts for similar SMEs looking to expand their market presence within local government sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

6 x Used 26t Refuse Collection Vehicles

Notice Description

Acquisition of 6 x Used 26t Refuse Collection Vehicles

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f56e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083210-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34144500 - Vehicles for refuse and sewage

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£493,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 19 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@southampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENDURANCE VEHICLE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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