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23 Jul 2026 at 09:41

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Islington conducted a procurement process titled "2526-0525 18-tonne Refuse Collection Vehicle Hire," primarily within the services category related to refuse collection vehicles and vehicle-fleet management. The procurement, initiated by tender, reached the award stage on 23rd July 2026. The tender was located in Islington, London, with the legal basis under the UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement method was noted as "Below threshold - unknown." The entire contract covers a period from 4th February 2026 to 1st February 2027 and includes the hire of an 18-tonne refuse collection vehicle for a 12-month duration. The contract, valued at £56,241.74, was awarded to Endurance Vehicle Solutions Limited, based in Chepstow, United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantive opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle hire and management, particularly those able to provide specialised refuse collection vehicles. With the successful contract already in place, businesses in similar sectors can glean industry benchmarks and competitive insights to prepare for future tenders from local authorities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in fleet management services are particularly well-suited to compete, highlighting the potential for growth through securing municipal contracts that bolster service offerings and market credibility. Enterprises interested in similar opportunities should consider preparing capabilities and proposals that align with public authority needs such as those of the London Borough of Islington.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

2526-0525 18-tonne Refuse Collection Vehicle Hire

Notice Description

The hire of 1 x 18t Refuse Collection Vehicles for 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d190
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069534-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34144511 - Refuse-collection vehicles

50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,241 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENDURANCE VEHICLE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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