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Contract for the Purchase of up to 5 x 7.5 tonne GVW Chassis Cab Tippers c/w Crane

City & County of Swansea

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2026 at 13:34

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 May 2026 at 17:47

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has recently completed a procurement process for the purchase of up to five 7.5 tonne GVW chassis cab tippers equipped with cranes. This tender, identified under ID CCS/25/125, was conducted using an open procedure and is aligned with the legal framework of the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023. The procurement primarily revolves around the transport equipment industry and is set within Swansea, UKL18, United Kingdom. Key dates in the procurement process included the deadline for tenders on 1st June 2026, and the award notice was released on 15th July 2026. The contract period is scheduled to start on 10th August 2026 and conclude on 28th May 2027.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing transport equipment and related auxiliary products. The successful bidder, Watts Truck and Van Limited, an SME located in Cardiff, underscores the accessibility of such contracts for smaller businesses. The focus on quality and price as evaluation criteria suggests that companies with detailed knowledge of vehicle specifications and competitive pricing will find this tender particularly suitable. Additionally, businesses with the capability to provide demonstration vehicles as per tender specifications will stand in good stead. The process, encouraging electronic submissions and communication via the BravoSolution portal, is designed to facilitate engagement from a diverse range of suppliers, broadening the scope for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Purchase of up to 5 x 7.5 tonne GVW Chassis Cab Tippers c/w Crane

Notice Description

The Invitation to Tender comprised of 2 vehicle specifications as follows Specification Description A 7.5t GVW rigid Tipper with Hydraulic CraneB 7.5t GVW rigid Tipper with Hydraulic Crane. It is the Council's intention to enter into a contract for up to 5 x 7.5t Chassis cab tippers c/w cranes dependant on tender outcome and service needs. These may be selected from any of the two specifications

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0691e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066778-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£535,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2026 - 28 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
City & County of Swansea
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Watts Truck & Van Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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