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Purchase of 2x Car Derived Electric Panel Vans and 2x Car Derived Crew Van Electric Panel Vans

Darlington Borough Council

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12 Aug 2026 at 16:11

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Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council procured four electric light commercial vehicles: two car-derived electric panel vans and two car-derived crew van electric panel vans. The requirement is categorised as specialist vehicles and covers the purchase of the vehicles rather than associated services or works. Delivery was for Darlington. The procurement was arranged through the council’s vehicle purchasing route and was intended to support its operational vehicle needs. The selected supplier, North East Truck and Van Limited, is based in Billingham and is recorded as a large organisation. Businesses relevant to this requirement include vehicle manufacturers, franchised dealers, commercial vehicle suppliers and organisations able to provide car-derived electric vans to a local authority specification.

The procurement has reached the awarded stage. Darlington Borough Council used a limited procedure, specifically a call-off further competition under the EXT113 vehicle purchasing arrangement, without publishing a prior call for competition. One bid was recorded. The evaluation basis was 70% price and 30% quality. The contract was awarded to North East Truck and Van Limited, and the award is recorded as active. The contract value is £80,139.74 excluding any separately unstated amounts, in GBP. The contract was signed on 7 August 2026. The single lot is recorded as cancelled, while the associated award and contract remain active. The requirement was covered by the Government Procurement Agreement.

This procurement demonstrates a local authority requirement for a small fleet of car-derived electric vans, including both panel van and crew van configurations. A credible competitor for similar future requirements would need to supply electric light commercial vehicles in these body styles and meet the council’s stated quality requirements while offering competitive pricing. The evaluation weighting shows that price was the dominant consideration, but quality still formed a substantial part of the decision. Suppliers with access to suitable electric vehicle stock, experience supplying public-sector or fleet customers, and the ability to support a concise vehicle-focused purchasing exercise would be well placed. The awarded supplier’s large-business profile also indicates that the requirement was fulfilled by an established commercial vehicle provider.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of 2x Car Derived Electric Panel Vans and 2x Car Derived Crew Van Electric Panel Vans

Notice Description

Competition for Purchase of 2x Car Derived Electric Panel Vans and 2x Car Derived Crew Van Electric Panel Vans

Lot Information

Lot 1

Competition for Purchase of 2x Car Derived Electric Panel Vans and 2x Car Derived Crew Van Electric Panel Vans

Procurement Information

Call off for a Further Competition on the EXT113 Vehicle Purchase - Cars, LCVS, MCV'S up to 12500 GVW, Plant and Equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e2f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076934-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,139 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Darlington Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Postcode Area
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC13 Darlington
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

North East Truck and Van Limited

Further Information

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