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Purchase of Ford Transit x 3

MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL

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04 Aug 2026 at 11:08

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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04 Aug 2026 at 11:04

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Summary of the contracting process

Mid Suffolk District Council has awarded a procurement contract for the purchase of three Ford Transit vehicles, specifically two Ford Transit 500s and one Ford Transit 350. The procurement, classified under the goods category for motor vehicles, falls under a direct award process utilizing the TPPL framework. This contract, with a gross value of £211,865, was officially awarded on 4th August 2026, with delivery scheduled from 1st November 2026 to 31st March 2027. All transactions and deliveries will take place within the UKH14 region, and the Council's role as the buyer is notable for their status as a sub-central public authority.

The awarded contract to LOOKERS MOTOR GROUP LIMITED presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in motor vehicle supply and related services, particularly those familiar with public sector procurement processes. Large-scale suppliers, especially those already operating within or willing to expand to the UKH14 region, will find this direct procurement method advantageous as it reduces competition and simplifies the bidding process. Businesses with a focus on delivering high-quality vehicles to public entities may capitalize on similar future opportunities by aligning with frameworks like the TPPL, which can facilitate repeat engagements following competitive procedures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Ford Transit x 3

Notice Description

Purchase of Ford Transit 500 x 2 and Ford Transit 350 x 1.

Procurement Information

TPPL framework used to select supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073643-2026
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
Large

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
£176,554 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID SUFFOLK 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

LOOKERS MOTOR GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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