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Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council has completed a procurement process for the supply of eight rear wheel drive vans with towing capacity under an open procedure. The awarded contract, valued at £315,440, forms part of a mini competition under the Halton Housing Framework and is classified under general public services in the region of East Lothian (UKM73). The contract was signed on 23 February 2026, and the transaction details were finalised on 16 March 2026, marking the project's completion and transition to the award stage. This procurement aligns with the strategic goals of enhancing local government fleet capabilities.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in automotive supply chains, particularly those with expertise in fleet procurement and related logistics. Cebotec Ltd, a large supplier based in Falkirk, successfully secured the contract demonstrating their capability in delivering such goods under the framework agreement. Small and medium-sized enterprises could benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes by showcasing competitive pricing and innovative logistics solutions. Companies with experience in vehicle supply and maintenance may wish to explore such framework opportunities to leverage future business expansions within regional or local authorities in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Supply of 8 REAR Wheel vans (towing capacity)

Notice Description

Mini competition under Halton Housing Framework for the Procurement of fleet (reference number 2024/S 000-021670 ) for 8 x RWD 3.5 MWB High roof vans.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of 8 x REAR Wheel vans ( description: TGE 3.160 4x2 SB). Mini competition under Halton Housing Framework (2024/S 000-021670).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826373
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551757
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
£315,440 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20266 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Cebotec Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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