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title: "Contract for purchase of new Scarab Merlin 55 and maintenance contract"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "REDDITCH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-05"
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# Contract for purchase of new Scarab Merlin 55 and maintenance contract

Buyer: REDDITCH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58f2f61a-312e-420e-9bc1-b2874cbb2f83

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by Redditch Borough Council, involves the purchase of a new Scarab Merlin 55 along with a maintenance contract under the industry category of 'Road sweepers'. The procurement was executed through a direct award via the ESPO 215_24 Lot 3 Specialist Vehicle Framework. The contract was awarded to Scarab Sweepers Limited, emphasising the contract was completed on 23 January 2026, with a contract period running from 26 January 2026 to 27 January 2031. The project is located in England, United Kingdom, offering procurement opportunities primarily for SMEs within the goods category. This initiative falls under the 'Award' stage of the procurement cycle.

This tender presents growth opportunities especially for small and medium enterprises specialising in the manufacturing or maintenance of road sweeping vehicles. The direct award method suggests that businesses with a proven track record in specialised vehicle supply, particularly road sweepers, and the ability to handle long-term maintenance contracts could find this market advantageous. As the council values efficiency, companies that can demonstrate reliability and technical expertise in vehicle provision and aftercare services would be well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

RBC Contract for purchase of new Scarab Merlin 55 and maintenance contract via ESPO 215_24 Lot 3 Specialist Vehicle Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97c79ea3-330d-4cc6-9632-dfd339d7e0a9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 27 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £194,000 |
| 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 | REDDITCH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | REDDITCH |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B98 8AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Redditch |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Redditch |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCARAB SWEEPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34921100 - Road sweepers

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97c79ea3-330d-4cc6-9632-dfd339d7e0a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97c79ea3-330d-4cc6-9632-dfd339d7e0a9
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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