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title: "1 x Ford Custom"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-614aeae7-e8d1-4fc1-998c-9892d34e5e4a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-15"
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# 1 x Ford Custom

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-614aeae7-e8d1-4fc1-998c-9892d34e5e4a

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council, based in Morpeth, England, has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of a Ford Custom medium panel van under the title "1 x Ford Custom". This tender, which falls under the transport equipment and auxiliary products category, was a selective procurement method executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement concluded with an award on 15th May 2026, with the contract period running from 15th May 2026 to 15th May 2027. The delivery of the goods is intended for the North East region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £34,480.08.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the transport and automotive sector, particularly those positioned as small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in supplying transport equipment and managing medium panel van logistics are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. As the procurement process supports SMEs, those businesses can expand their market presence by being part of established framework agreements with local councils. Lookers Plc, a supplier based in Altrincham, has been engaged successfully in this contract, highlighting the potential for similar businesses to secure comparable contracts.

## Notice

FY250719 - Medium Panel Van FY1723

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f644e73-ea39-4020-a071-e60439c08748 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2026 - 15 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,480 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,480 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOOKERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 07:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f644e73-ea39-4020-a071-e60439c08748

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f644e73-ea39-4020-a071-e60439c08748
  15th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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