NCC202600078 - Maintenance of electric refuse collection vehicles operated and managed by NCC

NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL

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10 Jun 2026 at 09:15

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10 Jun 2026 at 07:26

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09 Jun 2026 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

Newport City Council has awarded a contract for the maintenance of its electric refuse collection vehicles to Dennis Eagle Ltd, the manufacturer of these vehicles. This procurement falls under the services category and focuses on repair and maintenance services for vehicles. The procurement process followed a direct method, classified as "below threshold - without competition." The contract is scheduled to commence on 15th June 2026 and will run until 31st March 2027, covering services needed for 16 electric refuse vehicles based in Newport, UK (region UKL21). The total contract value is GBP 164,116 gross, with a specific focus on adherence to warranty restrictions related to the fleet.

This procurement offers significant business opportunities for SMEs, especially those within the specialised vehicle maintenance sector, as they can align with the strategic needs of public sector fleets transitioning to electric solutions. Dennis Eagle Ltd's engagement as the awarded supplier exemplifies the potential for SMEs to innovate and engage in large-scale public projects, catering to the evolving demand for sustainable and ecologically responsible waste management solutions. The absence of an open competitive process suggests that businesses with niche expertise in electric vehicle maintenance might find targeted opportunities in similar future procurements.

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Notice Title

NCC202600078 - Maintenance of electric refuse collection vehicles operated and managed by NCC

Notice Description

NCC operate a fleet of 16 x 26T Refuse Collection Vehicles, of which there are 8 x e-collects all manufactured by Dennis Eagle Ltd, the main supplier of refuse collection vehicles in the UK for door to door domestic waste collections. This notice is for the maintenance agreement to the electric refuse vehicles recently purchased by NCC as per warranty restrictions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b0da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054580-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£136,764 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£136,764 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP20 4UR
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Allt-yr-yn
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DENNIS EAGLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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