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Tar Tanker

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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10 Sep 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Borders Council has successfully completed a procurement process for a specialised tar tanker, the FE826 6x4 Rigid 26 tonne - B ride Tar Tanker. The procurement was carried out under a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the bespoke nature of the project, which required collaboration between the council, suppliers, and a specialist body builder. The contract, signed on 14th August 2025, is valued at £281,410 GBP and was awarded to Volvo Group UK Ltd. The contract falls within the goods category, specifically under the CPV code 34144400 for special-purpose vehicles. The procurement was governed by legal standards outlined in CELEX directive 32014L0024 and was covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The geographic focus for delivery is the UKM91 region.

This tender signifies valuable business growth opportunities for companies specialising in manufacturing or supplying bespoke vehicles, particularly those like Volvo Group UK Ltd who are equipped to handle technically demanding projects. Businesses familiar with nuanced engineering and customisation requirements in the special-purpose vehicle industry are particularly well-suited for such contracts. Additionally, smaller entities looking to engage in subcontracting arrangements or form collaborative partnerships may find opportunities in similar upcoming projects with public councils seeking specialised goods. As Scottish Borders Council continues to engage in projects of this nature, there exists a consistent demand for technical expertise and innovative solutions in the public transportation and service sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tar Tanker

Notice Description

The purchase of a FE826 6x4 Rigid 26 tonne - B ride Tar Tanker

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purchase of a FE 826 6x4 Rigid 26 tonne - B ride Tar Tanker.

Procurement Information

This tanker is a bespoke build and collaboration between the Council, supplier and a specialist body builder with the supplier acting as lead contractor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000809596
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538878
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

34144400 - Road-maintenance vehicles

34921000 - Road-maintenance equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£281,410 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 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
Not specified
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

VOLVO GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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