Award

2 x Replacement Electric Courier Vans

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2026 at 13:51

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10 Mar 2026 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council has awarded a tender for the procurement of two replacement electric courier vans under contract number SCC-2026-0661. The procurement falls within the industry category of electric vehicles, classified under CPV code 34144900. The process was initiated on 10th March 2026, with the contract signed on the same date. This tender represents a direct award against a framework without prior publication, reflecting a limited procurement method rationale outside typical directive applications. The contracted supplier is Toyota (GB) PLC, a large-scale company based in Epsom, UK. The contract has an active status and involves the delivery of goods over a designated 180-day period to the UK region.

This tender offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in electric vehicle supply. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying electric vehicles can leverage this opportunity to showcase innovation within environmentally-friendly transport solutions. The direct award approach under the TPPL framework, ranked supplier system, signifies potential advantages for suppliers with strategic partnerships and infrastructure to support supply chain efficiency. Business entities capable of meeting such specific procurement requirements and with prior framework experience may find lucrative opportunities by delivering competitive pricing and reliable supply solutions. Southampton City Council's commitment to green transport initiatives and public service improvement assures prospective suppliers of ongoing engagement in sustainable procurement practices.

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Notice Title

2 x Replacement Electric Courier Vans

Notice Description

The purchase of two electric courier vans

Procurement Information

Direct award under the TPPL framework ranked supplier system

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066698
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022340-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34144900 - Electric vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£140,155 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20265 days 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOYOTA (GB

Further Information

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