Award

Purchase of Tippers

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Award

09 Apr 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Borders Council has awarded a contract for the purchase of three pre-registered tippers, specifically one 3.5T double cab tipper and two 3.5T single cab tippers. This procurement falls under the industry category of general public services and falls within the geographical region of Newtown St Boswells (UKM91). The procurement process was limited and conducted without a prior call for competition due to the technical reasons that these vehicles were immediately available from the named supplier, Trust Ford. The contract was signed on 10th March 2025, and the award was officially documented on 9th April 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses providing similar goods and showcases the potential for future collaborations with public authorities like Scottish Borders Council. Companies specialising in vehicle supply, particularly those capable of rapidly fulfilling specific orders, would find such opportunities beneficial for growth. The procurement method suggests a preference for suppliers who can offer immediate availability, highlighting a market for businesses with ready stock and quick delivery capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Tippers

Notice Description

The purchase of three pre registration tippers (One x 3.5T double cab tipper and two x 3.5T single cab tipper).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purchase of one 3.5T double cab tipper and two 3.5T single cab tippers.

Procurement Information

The sourced tippers are pre-registered, stock vehicles immediately available from only the named supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793558
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527940
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

34113300 - Off-road vehicles

34140000 - Heavy-duty motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,975 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement Service
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUST FORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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