Planning

SWI26002 Replacement Walking Floor Trailers - Expression of Interest

TORBAY COUNCIL

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Planning

06 Feb 2026 at 10:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council is initiating a procurement process for SWISCo Ltd to acquire four Walking Floor Trailers aimed at enhancing waste haulage capabilities. The procurement, titled "SWI26002 Replacement Walking Floor Trailers - Expression of Interest", falls under the goods category and targets the trailer industry. The process is currently in the planning stage, with the key engagement deadline set for 20th February 2026. The procurement is being conducted in the South West region of the United Kingdom, particularly in and around Torquay. Business entities can expect the contract to potentially commence from 1st May 2026, although the dates are adjustable based on trailer availability. Torbay Council has made the Expression of Interest documents accessible via the ProContract e-Tendering portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying trailers, particularly those that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement process has provisions indicating suitability for such businesses. Engaging in this tender could allow suppliers to extend their market penetration in the public sector, especially within the UKK42 region. Enterprises with expertise in producing high-specification transport solutions, particularly those that can quickly meet the procurement specifications, would find notable growth potential by participating in this tender. Additionally, suppliers who excel in bespoke trailer manufacturing may particularly benefit from engaging in the opportunity to shape future collaborations with Torbay Council and SWISCo Ltd.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SWI26002 Replacement Walking Floor Trailers - Expression of Interest

Notice Description

SWISCo Ltd are seeking to purchase 4 Walking Floor Trailers for the haulage of waste, this expression of interest is being run to determine what suppliers in the market can provide that meets the specification. The contract dates in this Expression of Interest are estimated and will be subject to change depending on the vehicle lead in time. This Expression of Interest is being facilitated by Torbay Council on behalf of SWISCo Ltd.

Planning Information

SWISCo Ltd is keen to understand which suppliers in the market can meet the high level specification provided in the Expression of Interest document. In order to provide unrestricted, full, direct and free of charge access to the EOI Documents the Authority is providing the Documents in PDF format in the Opportunities Area of the ProContract e-Tendering portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk The deadline for submitting an Expression of Interest response is 12:00 Noon on Friday 20 February 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0649bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010805-2026
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

34223300 - Trailers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 2 May 2026 30 days
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
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Clare Farquhar
Contact Email
clare.farquhar@torbay.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1803208514

Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
TLK42 Torbay
Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Further Information

Notice Documents

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