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Purchase of Two Minibuses

Lancashire Combined Fire Authority

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22 Dec 2025 at 11:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority, involves the acquisition of two pre-registered Ford Transit 17 seat minibuses designated for the Kings Trust. Categorised under the transport equipment industry, this process reflects a completed award stage as of 22 December 2025. The procurement initiation date was 1 November 2025, with the final contract period concluding on 31 January 2026. Located in Preston, UK, this tender falls under the category of goods, employing a 'Below threshold - unknown' procurement method.

This tender is a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in transport equipment, particularly those capable of supplying minibuses. Although the supplier role has been filled by Ford Retail Limited, the procurement underscores the potential for similar, future opportunities for large-scale businesses involved in vehicle sales or leasing. Companies adept at meeting government specifications and delivering within set timeframes would find this type of project particularly beneficial for business growth and establishing a relationship with public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Two Minibuses

Notice Description

Purchase of 2 x pre-registered Ford Transit 17 seat minibuses for use by the Kings Trust

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085311-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,442 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Lancashire Combined Fire Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 3LH
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
Greyfriars
Westminster Constituency
Ribble Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORD RETAIL LIMITED

Further Information

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