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title: "GB-Haddington: TPPL East Lothian Council HCC Lot 2 - 1 x 3.5t FWD, L2H2 fitted with a 13.5 metre hydraulic access platform (28172)"
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# GB-Haddington: TPPL East Lothian Council HCC Lot 2 - 1 x 3.5t FWD, L2H2 fitted with a 13.5 metre hydraulic access platform (28172)

Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7333d8b1-0844-4079-ba48-3c75205cde2e

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## Summary

East Lothian Council has successfully completed the award phase of its procurement process for a specialised vehicle designed for accessing elevated platforms. The contract, titled "TPPL East Lothian Council HCC Lot 2 - 1 x 3.5t FWD, L2H2 fitted with a 13.5 metre hydraulic access platform," falls under the Vans industry category according to CPV classification code 34136000. The contract, valued at £77,106, is awarded to Ford Retail T/A Trust Ford for the delivery in Scotland, UK. The tender period concluded on 18 November 2025, with the contract commencing from 26 November 2025 to 26 December 2025. The procurement, managed by East Lothian Council, follows the required procurement methods but details of the method are not specified.

This procurement process presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of specialised vehicles and platforms. Companies with capabilities in the manufacturing or distribution of vans fitted with hydraulic access equipment will find themselves particularly well-placed to leverage similar opportunities in the future. Although this tender prioritised large-scale suppliers, small to medium enterprises and voluntary community and social enterprises might consider developing niche offerings to tackle subsequent contracts. Expanding into public sector contracts with specific technical requirements such as this can facilitate businesses to expand their market reach and strengthen their competitive edge within the industry.

## Notice

1 x 3.5t FWD, L2H2 fitted with a 13.5 metre hydraulic access platform

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7113e1b-6f50-4f29-93b8-148f7ac5278f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2025 - 26 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £77,106 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,106 |
| 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 | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | HADDINGTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH41 3HA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | East Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir |
| Westminster constituency | Lothian East |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORD RETAIL T/A TRUST FORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34136000 - Vans

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7113e1b-6f50-4f29-93b8-148f7ac5278f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7113e1b-6f50-4f29-93b8-148f7ac5278f
  27th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1017472156
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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