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Purchase of Used Refuse Collection Vehicles

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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06 Jan 2026 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Borders Council, operating from Newtown St Boswells, has completed the procurement process for the award of a contract to purchase four used refuse collection vehicles, specifically Dennis Elite+, Dennis Eagle oL19N, and Terberg Omnidel models. This procurement, identified by the tender ID WR-344, falls under the goods category (CPV code: 34144511) and took place in the UKM91 region of Scotland. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication, justified by the technical reasons that the vehicles are solely available from the named supplier. The contract, valued at GBP 820,000, was signed on 26th November 2025 and was awarded to Refuse Vehicle Solutions Ltd.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in supplying used vehicles, particularly within the refuse collection industry. Companies with the capability to meet specific technical and quality criteria have the potential to engage in similar agreements. As the procurement process was limited to a specific supplier due to technical stipulations, businesses that hold unique or exclusive offerings may have a competitive edge. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Refuse Vehicle Solutions Ltd, which won this contract, are particularly well-suited to compete in such settings where specialised knowledge and products are required.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Used Refuse Collection Vehicles

Notice Description

The purchase of four used Dennis Elite+, Dennis Eagle oL19N, Terberg Omnidel.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purchase of four Dennis Elite+, Dennis Eagle OL19N, Terberg Omnidel.

Procurement Information

These are used vehicles which are only available from the named supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ffcf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000545-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

34144510 - Vehicles for refuse

34144511 - Refuse-collection vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£820,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REFUSE VEHICLE SOLUTIONS

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