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15 Jul 2026 at 08:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Erewash Borough Council, involves the acquisition of two Mercedes Tipper Vans through a direct procurement method, under the contract ID EBCT 449. The procedure is part of the Nottingham City Light Commercial Vans Framework (CPU 7166) and falls under the industry category for goods, specifically flatbed and tipper trucks. With its completion status confirmed, the contract had its activity spanning from 23rd April 2026 to 31st May 2026. The delivery and operations are earmarked for the UKF13 region in the United Kingdom. The procurement was initiated without competition, adhering to a below-threshold direct method, and all pertinent activities and contract details were published on 15th July 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the automotive and vehicular supply industries, predominantly those dealing with commercial vehicles and trucks, to expand their market presence and showcase their capacity to fulfil governmental contracts. The contract awarded to MERTRUX LIMITED, a large-scale company based in Derby, highlights chances for suppliers who provide quality goods and can operate within the specific regulatory framework of public sector procurement. Companies possessing these capabilities and seeking to bolster their portfolio in public tenders may find similar opportunities viable for business growth in the UK's sub-central government sectors.

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Notice Title

EBCT 449

Notice Description

Purchase of 2 Mercedes Tipper Vans Framework used: Nottingham City Light Commercial Vans Framework (CPU 7166) PO024805/PO024924

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cb92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066571-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34134000 - Flatbed and Tipper trucks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2026 - 31 May 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

MERTRUX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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