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Tender

09 Jul 2026 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the Isles of Scilly is currently in the tender stage for procuring a waste management vehicle. The procurement process is open and falls under the goods category, specifically targeting flatbed trucks. The tender, titled "Waste management vehicle," is set to be fulfilled through an open competition and is below the threshold. Interested parties must submit their bids by 24th July 2026. The vehicle will be delivered to the region UKK30, specifically Penzance in the United Kingdom. The tender is compliant with UK legal regulations, as indicated by its legal basis under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in manufacturing or supplying commercial vehicles, particularly those capable of meeting precise dimensional and performance specifications such as a 3.5-tonne long wheelbase chassis with environmental considerations like Euro 6 engines. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could find this an attractive opportunity due to the reserved participation options. The evaluation criteria emphasize quality and price, offering a potential avenue for companies to showcase innovative designs and competitive pricing structures. The delivery location requirements also point to local businesses gaining an advantage in logistical execution.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Waste management vehicle

Notice Description

The Council of the Isles of Scilly are looking to procure a vehicle that meets the following criteria: 3.5 Tonne LWB chassis in white (3 seat day cab) 1.9 Turbo intercooled Euro 6 engine OR electric equivalent Long wheel base Flat bed truck to be minimum 4.3m long x 1.88m wide (internal measurements). Single rear wheels 400mm high anodised aluminium drop-sides & tailboard Minimum 15 mm container deck flooring to be 850mm from ground level +/- 50mm. Gantry with punched infill panel Manual (preferred) / auto gearbox 3500KG GVW Non tipping Reversing camera Front & rear sensors Reversing alarm Electric windows Flashing warning lights (front / rear)/ Roof mounted led beacon / light bar etc Interior protection pack (mats & seat covers) Metal rear light guards Delivery to Penzance Side guards (prevent cyclists going between wheels etc) Type Approved design Side marker lights as per current regulations Plastic mudguards with rubber mudflaps MUST be able to fit through Garrison Arch (Dimensions attached) with clearance as cobbled uneven road surface. Load retaining hooks / metal rings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c71e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064533-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34134100 - Flatbed trucks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 3 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNCIL OF THE ISLES OF SCILLY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HUGH TOWN
Postcode
TR21 0JD
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
Isles of Scilly
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
St Ives

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