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HDC1464-4 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 6 - PURCHASE AND LEASE OF CHASSIS MOUNTED SWEEPING AND CLEANING UNITS

HARBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

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26 Feb 2026 at 21:42

Summary of the contracting process

Harborough District Council recently completed a procurement process titled "HDC1464-4 Further Competition Under YPO Purchase, Lease and Hire of Specialist Vehicles 3.5T and over Including Associated Products and Services." This tender, classified under the "Road sweepers" category, aimed at securing mechanical sweepers to enhance street cleansing services. The procurement was conducted through a limited procurement method, utilising a compliant framework under YPO Contract Reference: 0001170 Lot 6, in the UKF22 region. The process reached the award stage on 26th February 2026, with the contract valued at £176,794.49 signed on 31st March 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses within the vehicle manufacturing and services industry, especially those specialising in large mechanical sweepers. Given that the procurement process favoured quality criteria significantly over price (70% vs 30%), companies with high-quality products and robust service offerings stand a better chance of winning. Scarab Sweepers Limited has been awarded this contract, demonstrating potential for SMEs in similar sectors to compete successfully. The focus on a limited procurement method indicates potential for businesses already recognised under existing compliant frameworks to leverage their positions for future contracts.

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Notice Title

HDC1464-4 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 6 - PURCHASE AND LEASE OF CHASSIS MOUNTED SWEEPING AND CLEANING UNITS

Notice Description

The Council invited further competition responses for the supply of goods in respect of mechanical sweepers to continue the provision of street cleansing services to its residents and customers. The requirements are for x1 Chassis mounted large mechanical sweeper (including chassis and all required components to provide a functional unit) - Vehicle Type 8, weighing 15 tonnes. 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 6 - Purchase and Lease of Chassis Mounted Sweeping and Cleaning Units

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council invited further competition responses for the supply of goods in respect of mechanical sweepers to continue the provision of street cleansing services to its residents and customers. The requirements are for x1 Chassis mounted large mechanical sweeper (including chassis and all required components to provide a functional unit) - Vehicle Type 8, weighing 15 tonnes. 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 6 - Purchase and Lease of Chassis Mounted Sweeping and Cleaning Units

Procurement Information

Use of a compliant framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065dae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017629-2026
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

34921100 - Road sweepers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£176,794 £100K-£500K

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

SCARAB SWEEPERS

Further Information

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