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Purchase of Animal Enforcement Vans

ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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11 May 2026 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

Rotherham Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for purchasing two animal enforcement vans. The contract has been awarded to JAMES ALPE LIMITED, operating from Clitheroe, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically "Vans" (CPV code 34136000), and the delivery will be made within the Rotherham Borough (region UKE31). This procurement was part of a "Below threshold - unknown" process, and the contract, valued at £87,617.74, commenced on 27th April 2026 with an end date of 1st October 2026. The tender process concluded with the award on 11th May 2026.

The purchase of these enforcement vans offers opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle manufacturing and customisation, especially those capable of providing secure and suitable transport solutions for animals. SMEs like JAMES ALPE LIMITED, which successfully secured the contract, are ideally suited for such procurements given their capability to deliver tailored vehicle solutions matching specific safety and accessibility standards required by public authorities. This contract exemplifies potential for businesses focused on niche markets to engage in public procurement and expand through targeted public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Animal Enforcement Vans

Notice Description

Rotherham Council require two specialist animal enforcement Vehicles to assist the Enforcement Officers in carrying out their duties in a safe and accessible environment. The vehicle must provide a safe and secure environment for transport dogs/and or cats within the Rotherham Borough and will replace current vehicles that sit within the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0695db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043071-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34136000 - Vans

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£87,617 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JAMES ALPE

Further Information

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