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Summary of the contracting process

In a recently completed procurement process, the Scottish Police Authority, located in Glasgow, has concluded an open procedure for the purchase of vehicles. The tender titled "Vehicle Purchase" falls under the public order and safety category, with the CPV classification 34100000. The award has been granted to Volvo Car UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Maidenhead. The procurement process, initiated for goods, is now in the award stage, with the contract signed on 30th April 2025. Across the UK, the delivery will support the operations of the Scottish Police Authority, enhancing their vehicular fleet.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of standard and specialist vehicles. Although only one bid was received for this specific procurement, suppliers with expertise in automotive manufacturing or vehicle customisation could find similar opportunities through subsequent tenders. While this process utilised an open procedure offering transparency and competition, SMEs and international suppliers might consider increasing their engagement with similar tenders to widen their business prospects in the public sector. The completed nature of this tender highlights the significance of timing and readiness in preparing to bid for future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Vehicle Purchase

Notice Description

Vehicle purchase

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000797931
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529586
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£94,667 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Police Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G51 1DZ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Volvo Car UK Ltd

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