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Vehicle Purchase

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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04 Jun 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority, located in Glasgow, has successfully concluded the procurement process for the purchase of vehicles, under the procurement ID Proc-25-2937. This tender falls under the industry category of public order and safety, with the procurement focusing on the acquisition of both standard and specialist vehicles. As part of this open procedure, the tender was actively completed, with the contract awarded to MAN Truck & Bus on 28th May 2026. The procurement method was open, allowing for broad participation, and resulted in a contract valued at £291,366. The entire bidding process and contract discussions were managed efficiently, adhering to the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) guidelines.

This vehicle procurement tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in automotive supply, particularly those capable of delivering large-scale goods to public sector clients. Given the open procurement method utilised, various automotive businesses, especially those with established capabilities in providing fleet solutions, were well-suited to compete. Although this contract was awarded to a large enterprise, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in vehicle manufacturing or supply could find similar future opportunities within public procurement, hence supporting business growth and entry into the public sector market. The clear and structured procurement approach adopted by the Scottish Police Authority underscores the potential for businesses to expand their service offerings within the public order and safety sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vehicle Purchase

Notice Description

Vehicle purchase

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833761
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557245
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£291,366 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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
Govan
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAN TRUCK & BUS

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