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Replacement EV Library Outreach Support Vehicle

North Somerset Council

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30 Mar 2026 at 11:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council has successfully completed a procurement process for acquiring a new electric vehicle to replace its existing diesel-powered Library Outreach Support Vehicle. The council, located in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, is the buyer in this contracting process. The procurement falls under the public authority, sub-central government category, with Trust Ford being awarded the contract as the supplier. The procurement was conducted using a direct method without competition and falls below the threshold for competitive bidding. The process concluded with the award and contract being signed on 3 October 2025, and the contract remains active until 31 March 2026. The procurement is categorised under the industry for motor vehicles with activities taking place primarily in the UKK12 region.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and manufacture of electric vehicles, particularly those capable of meeting the specific needs of public sector services. Large-scale suppliers such as Trust Ford, with expertise in motor vehicle supplies in the United Kingdom, are well-situated to engage in such contracts. This tender highlights a growing market for sustainable transport solutions supported by public sector grant funding, providing an avenue for businesses in the electric vehicle industry to expand their reach and secure public contracts. Businesses aiming to partake in similar future tenders could benefit substantially from focusing on specialised and sustainable vehicle offerings tailored to government needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Replacement EV Library Outreach Support Vehicle

Notice Description

The existing support vehicle for the Library Service is overdue for replacement. The service seeks to replace the current diesel vehicle with an electric vehicle. Grant funding will cover the costs of purchase.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067781
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028960-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Somerset Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ford Retail

Further Information

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