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title: "Purchase of 2 x Refuse Collection Vehicles"
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# Purchase of 2 x Refuse Collection Vehicles

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e581eca-0dcf-4b47-9d84-cb5eed03d718

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## Summary

The procurement process for the purchase of two refuse collection vehicles was conducted by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council under a framework agreement. This award stage, tagged as complete, pertains to the industry category of specialist vehicles, with the goods to be delivered in the North West of the United Kingdom. The tender was initially part of a selective procurement method as a call-off from the Link Group Framework, with the tender period ending on 12th August 2025. The contract commenced on 2nd September 2025 and will conclude on 1st September 2026, with a total contract value of £492,510.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the production and supply of specialist vehicles, particularly those similar to refuse collection vehicles. It presents a notable opportunity for medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to engage with public sector contracts. Given Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council's preference for a selective procurement method, businesses accustomed to participating in framework agreements would find themselves well-suited to such engagements, as evidenced by the award to Dennis Eagle Limited, known for its expertise in specialised vehicle manufacturing.

## Notice

Purchase of 2 x Dennis Eagle refuse collection vehicles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07fada51-b000-4cf7-a478-96ffbc07cba2 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 1 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £492,510 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £492,510 |
| 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DENNIS EAGLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2025 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07fada51-b000-4cf7-a478-96ffbc07cba2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07fada51-b000-4cf7-a478-96ffbc07cba2
  16th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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