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HDC1464-2 FURTHER COMPETITION UNDER YPO PURCHASE, LEASE AND HIRE OF SPECIALIST VEHICLES 3.5T AND OVER INCLUDING ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES YPO CONTRACT REFERENCE: 0001170 LOT 2 - PURCHASE AND LEASE OF REFUSE COLLECTION VEHICLES 18T AND OVER

HARBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

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26 Feb 2026 at 21:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process facilitated by Harborough District Council entails a completed further competition for the acquisition of refuse-collection vehicles through the YPO framework, focusing on goods purchase. The council aimed to procure vehicles ranging from 18 to 32 tonnes to enhance recycling and waste services, primarily servicing the Market Harborough region (UKF22). This award stage concluded with the awarding of the contract to Dennis Eagle Limited for the price of £4,224,499.44, with the contract being signed on 31 March 2025. The procurement method selected was a limited award procedure without prior publication, under the common framework agreement, to ensure compliance with the directive. This initiative is classified under the industry category of specialist vehicles, with key decisions driven by quality at 70% and price at 30% for the award criteria.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying specialist vehicles, specifically refuse-collection vehicles. Dennis Eagle Limited, known for its expertise and scale as an SME within the UK, successfully competed in this procurement process. Companies with a focus on vehicle production, lease, and associated services within waste management are well-suited to offer competitive solutions for similar procurement needs. The contract outcomes and procurement details signify potential growth avenues for enterprises looking to expand their market footprint in public service vehicle deliveries and lease operations.ventures specialising in sustainable waste collection solutions may find further opportunities in similar tenders aiming to improve local council services and infrastructure.

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Notice Title

HDC1464-2 FURTHER COMPETITION UNDER YPO PURCHASE, LEASE AND HIRE OF SPECIALIST VEHICLES 3.5T AND OVER INCLUDING ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES YPO CONTRACT REFERENCE: 0001170 LOT 2 - PURCHASE AND LEASE OF REFUSE COLLECTION VEHICLES 18T AND OVER

Notice Description

The Council invited further competition responses for the supply of goods in respect of a range of Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs) to continue the provision of recyclables and waste collection services, and street cleansing services to its residents and customers. The requirements were x1 18 tonnes (narrow body low-entry cab), x6 26 tonnes (standard body low-entry cab), x1 26 tonnes (standard body low-entry cab), x6 32 tonnes (standard body low-entry cab) The competition was run through YPO PURCHASE, LEASE AND HIRE OF SPECIALIST VEHICLES 3.5T AND OVER INCLUDING ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES YPO Contract Reference: 0001170 Lot 2 - Purchase and Lease of Refuse Collection Vehicles 18T and Over

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council invited further competition responses for the supply of goods in respect of a range of Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs) to continue the provision of recyclables and waste collection services, and street cleansing services to its residents and customers. The requirements were x1 18 tonnes (narrow body low-entry cab), x6 26 tonnes (standard body low-entry cab), x1 26 tonnes (standard body low-entry cab), x6 32 tonnes (standard body low-entry cab) The competition was run through YPO PURCHASE, LEASE AND HIRE OF SPECIALIST VEHICLES 3.5T AND OVER INCLUDING ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES YPO Contract Reference: 0001170 Lot 2 - Purchase and Lease of Refuse Collection Vehicles 18T and Over

Procurement Information

Use of a compliant framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065dac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017627-2026
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

34144511 - Refuse-collection vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,224,499 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 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
HARBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MARKET HARBOROUGH
Postcode
LE16 7AG
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Harborough
Electoral Ward
Market Harborough-Great Bowden & Arden
Westminster Constituency
Harborough, Oadby and Wigston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DENNIS EAGLE

Further Information

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