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Purchase of Used Refuse Collection Vehicle

BABERGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

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20 Jul 2026 at 13:32

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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20 Jul 2026 at 13:27

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Summary of the contracting process

Babergh District Council has completed its procurement process for the "Purchase of Used Refuse Collection Vehicle", employing a direct award method due to the unique supplier capability. The award process reached completion on 20th July 2026, with the contract set to commence from 1st August 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027. This procurement focuses on goods within the refuse collection vehicle category and directly awards the contract to ENDURANCE VEHICLE SOLUTIONS LIMITED, based in Chepstow, UK. This procurement falls under the public authority sub-central government category, with the vehicle delivery expected in the UKH14 region. The total contract value is grossly £222,000.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in automotive sectors and vehicle solutions, especially those capable of supplying specialised vehicles like refuse collection units. Companies with expertise in tailoring used vehicles to meet specific public service needs may find growth potential in aligning with the procurement strategies of district councils like Babergh. Given the direct award nature, businesses that can provide unique and timely solutions in niche markets will have a competitive advantage, illustrating the importance of market differentiation and readiness to meet urgent procurement demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Used Refuse Collection Vehicle

Notice Description

Purchase of Used Refuse Collection Vehicle - VE23 BBF.

Procurement Information

Only one supplier is able to provide the goods within the required timescale and undertaking a competitive sourcing process would be unlikely to deliver value for money and will impede upon the delivery of the Council's services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cef1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068300-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34144511 - Refuse-collection vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£185,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BABERGH 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
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENDURANCE VEHICLE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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