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Purchase of Scrap Cars

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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05 Feb 2026 at 16:58

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract was initiated by the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire, focusing on the procurement of Scrap Cars for SFRS Training. This contract falls under the industry category of goods, specifically slag, dross, ferrous waste, and scrap, and is located in Staffordshire, United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the contract phase, having been awarded on 5th February 2026. This direct procurement was conducted below the threshold without competition, which underscores its specific and timely nature. The contract is set to run from 11th November 2025 to 10th November 2027, with J Watson & Sons Ltd serving as the supplier. The contract's total value amounts to GBP 120,000 gross, with a net amount of GBP 100,000.

This procurement provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the recycling and automotive scrap sector, particularly those capable of supplying scrap materials for training purposes. J Watson & Sons Ltd, taking on the supplier role, highlights the potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage in government contracts. Companies with expertise in waste management and recycling, specifically in the automotive industry, could leverage contracts like these to expand their market presence and demonstrate their competencies in handling governmental projects.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Scrap Cars

Notice Description

Purchase of Scrap Cars for SFRS Training

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064985
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010711-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products


CPV Codes

14630000 - Slag, dross, ferrous waste and scrap

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 10 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Robert Halliday
Contact Email
commercialservices@staffordshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
01785232385

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST18 0YY
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Milwich
Westminster Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

J WATSON & SONS

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