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Purchase of Minibus

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Jul 2026 at 14:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the supply and delivery of a minibus, designated under the procurement ID 061889-2026. The contract was awarded to HEATONS GROUP LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME). The procurement falls under the 'goods' category and involved a below-threshold procurement method. The contract spanned from 26th June 2026 to 31st July 2026, delivering within the UKD71 region, and was legally based on UKPGA 2023/54. The total contract value was £38,394 GBP.

This procurement process presented opportunities for businesses engaged in the motor vehicles sector within the UK, particularly those capable of supplying minibuses. SMEs like HEATONS GROUP LTD have demonstrated their suitability and competitiveness in securing such contracts. Companies with the capability to meet specific delivery timelines and adhere to regulatory requirements would be well-positioned to explore similar opportunities with local councils aiming to expand or upgrade their vehicle fleets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Minibus

Notice Description

Supply and delivery of minibus

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c19c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061889-2026
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

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,394 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 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
HALTON BOROUGH 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
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEATONS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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