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06 Jul 2026 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

Erewash Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Ilkeston, UK, has completed its procurement process for the purchase of a small sweeper. The contract, titled "EBCT 438 Purchase of a small sweeper", falls under the goods category, specifically covering road-sweeping vehicles. This tender utilised the Direct Award via the TPPL framework, indicating a straightforward procurement method that was below the threshold in terms of procedure complexity. The contract with KARCHER (U.K.) LIMITED, the successful supplier, was signed on 17th February 2026 and was set for a period between 26th February 2026 to 24th April 2026, involving a financial engagement of £102,100.10 with a gross value of £122,520.12. The award was made active as of the latest update on 6th July 2026.

This procurement presents a broad opportunity for businesses specialising in industrial cleaning equipment, particularly those focusing on government contracts for road maintenance machinery. Companies with capabilities to offer competitive products in the road-sweeper sector, regardless of size, could benefit from accessing similar direct award and framework opportunities. Although this tender is now closed, maintaining engagement with public authorities like Erewash Borough Council and keeping abreast of future procurement notices can catalyse business growth in the public sector equipment supply market.

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Notice Title

EBCT 438 Purchase of a small sweeper

Notice Description

Purchase of a small sweeper Direct Award - TPPL framework PO023063

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c40c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063083-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34144430 - Road-sweeping vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£102,100 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 24 Apr 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
EREWASH 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
ILKESTON
Postcode
DE7 5RP
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Erewash
Electoral Ward
Little Hallam
Westminster Constituency
Erewash

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KARCHER (U.K.

Further Information

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