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30 Jul 2026 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the City of Wakefield, a public authority at the sub-central government level, has initiated and completed a procurement process titled "Replacement Vehicle - W2224". This tender involved procuring a Ford Transit with modifications, categorised within the motor vehicle goods industry. The procurement process was below the financial threshold and followed the legal framework set by the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023/54. The contract, worth £37,880, was awarded to FORD RETAIL LIMITED, indicating the procurement has moved beyond the award stage, with a contract period extending from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029. The procurement was regionally situated in Wakefield, UK (UKE4 region).

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the automotive sector, especially those specialising in vehicle modifications and supply. Companies like small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer competitive pricing and innovative solutions for vehicle customisations are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with public authority tenders such as this could result in lucrative contracts and expanded business reach within the public sector, fostering growth in both capacity and market presence.

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Notice Title

Replacement Vehicle - W2224

Notice Description

Replacement Vehicle - W2224 - Ford Transit with Modifications

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d76d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072109-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,880 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2HQ
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORD RETAIL

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