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title: "Further Competition for the Purchase of 63 Light Commercial Vehicles"
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buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
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# Further Competition for the Purchase of 63 Light Commercial Vehicles

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-143fc7db-da8f-455a-89a3-853c8162434d

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## Summary

The Sunderland City Council has recently completed a tender process for the purchase of 63 light commercial vehicles. The title of the tender was "Further Competition for the Purchase of 63 Light Commercial Vehicles". This procurement falls under the industry category of motor vehicles, with specific classifications including vehicles for refuse and electric vehicles. The deadline for tender submissions was April 5, 2024. The contract period is set to run from May 27, 2024, to January 31, 2025.

This tender by Sunderland City Council provides growth opportunities for businesses specializing in supplying motor vehicles. SMEs and VCSEs are suited to compete in this procurement process. The tender is at the award stage, with the contract awarded to Thompson Commercials Ltd for Lot 1 Diesel Vehicles and Bell Truck & Van for Lot 2 Electric Vehicles. Businesses interested in providing diesel or electric commercial vehicles should consider engaging with Sunderland City Council for potential future opportunities.

## Notice

This is a call for competition under HCC and TPPL Vehicle Purchase Framework, Lot 2: Light Commercial vehicles up to 5t (Agreement Reference: TPPLHCCOP03). Sunderland City Council has a requirement as follows Lot 1 Diesel Vehicles * 0301 Lot 1 Spec Diesel Panel Van 3.5t L2 H2 * 0302 Lot 1 Spec Diesel Truck 3.5t Crewcab Tipper with Cage * 0303 Lot 1 Spec Diesel Truck 3.5t Crewcab Tipper * 0304 Lot 1 Spec Diesel Truck 3.5t Single Cab Tipper with Tail Lift * 0305 Lot 1 Spec Diesel Truck 3.5t Single Cab Tipper * 0306 Lot 1 Spec Diesel Truck 3.5t Single Cage Tipper SWB Lot 2 Electric vehicles * 0307 Lot 2 Spec Electric Panel Van Small - Crew * 0308 Lot 2 Spec Electric Panel Van Small * 0309 Lot 2 Spec Electric Truck 3.5t Single Cage Tipper L2 Bidders may bid for only 1 or both lots

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36c30d2a-1df0-41dd-8a1c-25fb717a60ed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 May 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,474,545 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,474,545 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR4 6PA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Pallion |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BELL TRUCK & VAN; THOMPSON COMMERCIALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
- 34144510 - Vehicles for refuse
- 34144900 - Electric vehicles
- 34211300 - Vehicle bodies for goods vehicles

## Release History

- 20 May 2024 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36c30d2a-1df0-41dd-8a1c-25fb717a60ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36c30d2a-1df0-41dd-8a1c-25fb717a60ed
  20th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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