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title: "Purchase of 7.5t Box Vehicle"
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# Purchase of 7.5t Box Vehicle

Buyer: FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12b4b3e0-089a-4f27-8b13-2b431157c3bd

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## Summary

Fenland District Council has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a 7.5-tonne box vehicle, classified under the motor vehicles category (CPV: 34100000). The award phase has concluded with the contract being active as of 21st January 2025. The chosen supplier is FORD & SLATER GROUP LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise. This direct procurement was conducted through a single tender action, suitable for SMEs. The procurement was set to address needs within the specified location of Fenland, England, with delivery to postal code PE158NQ. The total contract value is £61,000, and the procurement aims to span from 22nd January 2025 to 21st January 2028.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs skilled in providing and servicing motor vehicles. Engaging in contracts like this could bolster supplier portfolios and strengthen relationships with local councils. FORD & SLATER GROUP LIMITED’s involvement demonstrates the potential for similar enterprises to participate in local government procurement processes, offering competitive services in the motor vehicles sector.

## Notice

Purchase of 7.5t box vehicle

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece078b0-9041-4fdb-83ee-c698600a1e02 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2025 - 21 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | MARCH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE15 8NQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Fenland |
| Electoral ward | March North |
| Westminster constituency | North East Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORD & SLATER GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2025 at 14:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece078b0-9041-4fdb-83ee-c698600a1e02

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece078b0-9041-4fdb-83ee-c698600a1e02
  15th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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