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title: "AT1359 - External replacement vehicle hire"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8d00fed6-99d4-4515-8a5b-49e9c76c07ca"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-02-26"
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# AT1359 - External replacement vehicle hire

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d00fed6-99d4-4515-8a5b-49e9c76c07ca

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## Summary

Luton Council has awarded a contract for the external replacement vehicle hire, aiming to improve fleet availability for its frontline and traded services. This procurement falls under the category of transport equipment and auxiliary products, highlighting its focus on transportation services. The award was published on 26th February 2026, with the procurement process reaching the award stage. The contract starts on 27th February 2026 and runs until 25th February 2029. Located in England, the opportunity was open for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) but not for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), with Luton Council serving as the buyer.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle hire and lease services, particularly SMEs that can provide competitive and high-quality solutions. The contract value of £1,500,000 presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses capable of supplying transport equipment efficiently. Fulcrum Automotive Solutions Ltd has been identified as a suitable large supplier, making this a significant contract for entities in the automotive solutions sector. Companies looking to establish or expand their services in vehicle provision within England may find this award beneficial for business expansion.

## Notice

This procurement establishes a compliant route for the hire and lease of vehicles required to maintain fleet availability for the council's frontline and traded services. Historically, vehicle hire has relied on ad-hoc/spot purchasing with no contract in place

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/648df23c-b3ae-457f-9477-a43304e565fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| 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 | FULCRUM AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/648df23c-b3ae-457f-9477-a43304e565fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/648df23c-b3ae-457f-9477-a43304e565fa
  26th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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