Planning

MARKET ENGAGEMENT - Purchase of Light Commercial Vehicles

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Feb 2026 at 16:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is in the planning stage for a significant procurement process for the purchase of light commercial vehicles and associated services. The contract, titled "MARKET ENGAGEMENT - Purchase of Light Commercial Vehicles," involves the procurement of up to 150 light vehicles, including vans and passenger vehicles up to 8 seats, with varying body conversions. This procurement falls under the industry category of motor vehicles (CPV codes: 34136100, 34100000, 34136000, 34136200) and is valued at £3,000,000 net, with a gross amount of £3,600,000. The council is currently carrying out pre-market engagement activities to seek feedback from suppliers, with a key milestone scheduled for 18th February 2026. The contract period is anticipated to start on 20th July 2026 and end on 19th July 2028.

This tender offers a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of light commercial vehicles, particularly those capable of providing customised body conversions and related services. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the process is suitable for smaller enterprises. The planned procurement will cater to requirements across the UK, making it an attractive venture for companies seeking to expand their market presence and build a relationship with sub-central government authorities. Businesses that can provide comprehensive after-sales support and demonstrate innovative vehicle conversion solutions may find this tender particularly beneficial for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MARKET ENGAGEMENT - Purchase of Light Commercial Vehicles

Notice Description

The Council is intending to undertake a procurement exercise for the purchase of up to 150 x light commercial vehicles and associated services, with a MAM of up to 3500kg and passenger vehicles up to 8 seats. The majority of vehicles will require varying conversions to the body. In order to help inform such an exercise, the Council in undertaking this pre-market engagement stage to explore what is available and seek feedback and guidance from the supply market.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102433&TID=100107649&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0615c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009620-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34136000 - Vans

34136100 - Light vans

34136200 - Panel vans

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Natalie Taylor
Contact Email
natalietaylor@barnsley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01226000000

Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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