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Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council, a regional authority located in Hamilton, UK, has completed the public procurement process for the "Supply and Delivery of Heavy Vehicles 2026/2027" under a restricted procedure. This contract, linked to the Scotland Excel Heavy Vehicle Purchase Framework Agreement 03-21, was a direct award requiring the delivery of heavy vehicles exceeding 7.5 tonnes to the council's Fleet Services. Signed on 25th June 2026, the contract falls within the general public services category and has an estimated value of £259,629. It was addressed through the selective procurement method process, and the contract duration was extended under regulation 72, valid until 30th September 2026.

This procurement presented significant opportunities for large businesses, particularly those specializing in heavy vehicle manufacturing and distribution, to secure governmental contracts. Motus Commercials Ltd, already a supplier under the Scotland Excel framework, was the selected contractor for this project owing to its large-scale operations and competitive pricing, offering growth potential for businesses capable of providing similar goods. Companies equipped to engage in the collaborative and competitive framework environment, especially those familiar with public procurement mechanisms and procedures like direct awards, would find this opportunity particularly suitable for expanding operations within the UK market.

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Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Heavy Vehicles 2026/2027

Notice Description

South Lanarkshire Council's Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services have an ongoing requirement for the Supply and Delivery of a wide range of Heavy Vehicles in excess of 7.5 tonnes. The Call-Off Contract is awarded via Direct Award under the Scotland Excel Heavy Vehicle Purchase Framework Agreement 03-21.

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Lanarkshire Council's Fleet Services have an ongoing requirement for the Supply and Delivery of a wide range of Heavy Vehicles in excess of 7.5 tonnes. The Call-Off Contract has been awarded via Direct Award as a direct replacement for existing fleet. This is a Direct Award for the Supply and Delivery of 3 Heavy Vehicles. The current Scotland Excel Heavy Vehicle Purchase Framework Agreement, reference 03-21, covers the period 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2023 with the option to extend for 2 x 12-month periods. The Framework has been further extended under regulation 72 to 30 September 2026. Utilising this Framework will provide best value to the Council where costs have been exposed to competition through the collaborative nature of the framework and supplier quotes are compared with the framework to ensure best value is being obtained.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837341
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561211
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£259,629 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20261 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
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTUS COMMERCIALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561211
    Supply and Delivery of Heavy Vehicles 2026/2027 - South Lanarkshire Council's Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services have an ongoing requirement for the Supply and Delivery of a wide range of Heavy Vehicles in excess of 7.5 tonnes. The Call-Off Contract is awarded via Direct Award under the Scotland Excel Heavy Vehicle Purchase Framework Agreement 03-21.

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