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title: "Commercial vehicle roller brake tester"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-381f3352-2479-4fbe-aec8-56ddd3c80fa2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-20"
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# Commercial vehicle roller brake tester

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-381f3352-2479-4fbe-aec8-56ddd3c80fa2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves West Northamptonshire Council seeking to acquire a commercial vehicle roller brake tester, classified under sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services, with a contract value of £48,000. The procurement method was limited, specifically through a competitive quotation (below threshold), and is suitable for SMEs. Located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, the procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract active from 3rd November 2025 to 2nd November 2030. The finalisation and publication of the award occurred on 20th January 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses specialising in vehicle testing equipment, specifically those capable of fulfilling environmental service requirements. Autoquip (GB) Garage Equipment Ltd, an SME, successfully secured this contract, indicating the opportunity for similar enterprises to engage in public sector procurement, especially those able to offer competitive quotations and meet regional service demands effectively.

## Notice

Commercial vehicle roller brake tester

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6de27176-83b9-4da8-b54b-43216a4fe434 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,000 |
| 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AUTOQUIP (GB) GARAGE EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6de27176-83b9-4da8-b54b-43216a4fe434

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6de27176-83b9-4da8-b54b-43216a4fe434
  20th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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