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Vehicle Purchase

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority has completed a procurement process for the purchase of vehicles, classified under the industry category of public order and safety. Located in Glasgow, with the address at 1 Pacific Quay, the buying organisation pursued an open procedure for this tender. The procurement was conducted under the framework reference SC Ref:827555, with a contract awarded on the 25th of March, 2026. This tender was focused on acquiring standard and specialist vehicles, with delivery expected in regions covered by the UKM classification.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the automotive industry, especially large-scale vehicle manufacturers, given that Volkswagen Group (UK) Ltd, with operations in Milton Keynes, emerged as the successful supplier. The procurement of vehicles for public order and safety implies a demand for reliable and specialised vehicle configurations, ideal for suppliers with expertise in such equipment and services. Businesses considering expansion into public sector contracts will find this an enlightening case of leveraging robust manufacturing capabilities and meeting precise contract requirements through an open procedure, potentially paving the way for future tenders of similar nature.

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Notice Title

Vehicle Purchase

Notice Description

Vehicle purchase

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827555
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552466
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
£22,612 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks 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
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
G40 4EH
Post Town
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
Calton
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLKSWAGEN GROUP (UK

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