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Vehicle Purchase

Scottish Police Authority

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20 Aug 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority bought vehicles through its central purchasing role for policing and public safety. The requirement covered standard and specialist vehicles, described in plain terms as the purchase of vehicles for operational use. It was treated as a goods purchase and delivered in Scotland. The procurement formed part of a framework arrangement for standard and specialist vehicles, so the requirement was a specific purchase made through an established purchasing route rather than a standalone vehicle supply exercise. The single lot covered the vehicle purchase as a whole. Businesses relevant to this requirement include vehicle manufacturers, authorised dealers, fleet suppliers and organisations able to provide specialist vehicles for policing or other public-sector operational use.

This procurement has been completed and awarded following an open procedure. The single lot was awarded to Ford Motor Company Limited, and the resulting contract is active. The contract was signed on 12 August 2026 for £74,521.44. One bid was received, submitted electronically. The purchase was made against the framework for standard and specialist vehicles. The available outcome records identify Ford as the selected supplier and confirm that the tender and lot are complete. The published information does not set out separate evaluation weightings, a contract end date or a stated award-decision date. The procurement was covered by the Government Procurement Agreement.

For a supplier that did not win this purchase, the award demonstrates a public-sector requirement for both standard and specialist vehicles within Scottish policing. A credible competitor for a future equivalent requirement would need access to suitable vehicle models, the ability to supply operational or specially configured vehicles, and dependable fleet delivery and after-sales support. Experience of public-sector purchasing and the ability to work through a framework or other established purchasing arrangement would also be relevant. The result shows that the buyer accepted an electronic bid from a large vehicle manufacturer, so suppliers should be able to demonstrate organisational capacity, manufacturer or dealer backing, reliable fulfilment and a clear understanding of vehicles used in public safety operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vehicle Purchase

Notice Description

Vehicle purchase

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000840750
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562753
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
£74,521 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20262 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
G40 4EH
Postcode Area
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

Ford Motor Company Limited

Further Information

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