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Supply of 6x Gritter Chassis Cabs - Call-Off under NEPO224 Framework

TAYSIDE CONTRACTS

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Tayside Contracts involved the acquisition of six gritter chassis cabs under the NEPO224 Framework. This tender focused on goods within the general public services industry category, located in the UK region. The contracting authority followed an open procedure for this direct award, adhering to Regulation 34 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The contract was signed on 31st July 2025, marking the award stage, with a contract value of £1,067,290. The key parties included Tayside Contracts as the buyer and Volvo Truck and Bus North & Scotland as the supplier, supported by Volvo’s capability to meet the equipment specification, delivery requirements, and overall supplier suitability.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for established suppliers of specialist vehicles and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) that can align with framework agreements such as NEPO224. Businesses with expertise in the assembly and supply of gritter chassis cabs or similar specialist vehicle categories can find avenues for growth, notably when positioned competitively in terms of price and quality. Although the current award was directly prompted by one bid, companies experienced in delivering high-standard vehicle solutions for public service maintenance could find success in future similar projects or expansions, especially as local authorities like Tayside Contracts continually require vehicles equipped for rigorous conditions.

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Notice Title

Supply of 6x Gritter Chassis Cabs - Call-Off under NEPO224 Framework

Notice Description

Tayside Contracts has awarded a call-off contract by direct award under the TPPL Purchase of HGV, Specialist Vehicles, & Waste Supplies (NEPO224) for the supply of 6x Gritter Chassis Cabs. The direct award was undertaken in accordance with Regulation 34 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and the framework's call-off provisions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement relates to the supply of 6x gritter chassis cabs to support winter maintenance activities. The contracting authority assessed framework suppliers and Volvo Truck and Bus was identified as offering the most economically advantageous solution in terms of price and quality taking into account equipment specification, delivery requirements and supplier capability. The contract was therefore awarded via direct award without reopening competition, in accordance with the framework rules.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000814500
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554730
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

34143000 - Winter-maintenance vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,067,290 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20259 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAYSIDE CONTRACTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD3 8SS
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Coldside
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLVO TRUCK AND BUS NORTH & SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554730
    Supply of 6x Gritter Chassis Cabs - Call-Off under NEPO224 Framework - Tayside Contracts has awarded a call-off contract by direct award under the TPPL Purchase of HGV, Specialist Vehicles, & Waste Supplies (NEPO224) for the supply of 6x Gritter Chassis Cabs. The direct award was undertaken in accordance with Regulation 34 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and the framework's call-off provisions.

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