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Award

30 Jun 2026 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

South Holland District Council has completed the procurement process titled "Replacement ground care fleet vehicles", targeting the acquisition of special-purpose motor vehicles under the goods category. The procedure, concluded on 30th June 2026, was carried out using a limited procurement method, specifically awarding contracts without prior publication due to the lack of suitable tenders in earlier stages. Deliveries are expected across numerous UK regions, including South Holland District Council. Notably, the procurement process has reached the award stage, with contracts signed on the 30th of June 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of special-purpose motor vehicles. With awards given to firms such as F Smith Motors Group and Scarab Sweepers Ltd, small and medium enterprises focusing on fleet vehicle solutions, particularly those capable of meeting specific technical specifications through framework agreements, are well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. The successful contractors were engaged under circumstances favourable to specialised suppliers with an established presence and expertise in the motor vehicles sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Replacement ground care fleet vehicles

Notice Description

Replacement of ground care fleet 5 vehicles.

Procurement Information

These items were purchased through frameworks with contractors specific specifications to the Councils requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bfd3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061097-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£338,894 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks 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
SOUTH HOLLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SPALDING
Postcode
PE11 2XE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Holland
Electoral Ward
Spalding St John's
Westminster Constituency
South Holland and The Deepings

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

F SMITH MOTORS GROUP.(NISSAN

SCARAB SWEEPERS

Further Information

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