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title: "Purchase of Ford Transit Dropside"
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buyer: "DOUNREAY"
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# Purchase of Ford Transit Dropside

Buyer: DOUNREAY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ceeb7cf-1d8f-4575-ad01-c67360be65ea

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## Summary

Dounreay has completed a procurement process to purchase a Ford Transit Dropside, classified under motor vehicles (CPV code 34100000). This competitive contract, valued at £38,157.51, was awarded on 14th February 2024. The procurement stage is the award stage, following a tender period that ended on 9th February 2024. The delivery location for the vehicle is Thurso, Scotland, with the contract running from 14th February 2024 to 29th February 2024. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation (below threshold), making it suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the motor vehicle industry, particularly those able to supply commercial vehicles like the Ford Transit Dropside. SMEs looking to expand their client base and establish strong relationships in the public sector will find this procurement particularly advantageous. As the contract is situated in Scotland, companies based in or near this region can benefit from reduced logistics and delivery costs. Businesses that specialise in competitive bidding for small-scale contracts may find similar opportunities profitable for growth.

## Notice

A competitive contract has been awarded by NRS Dounreay for the purchase of a Ford Transit Dropside.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53d45812-841b-413e-bfd3-87b6e6cb008a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2024 - 29 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,157 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,157 |
| 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 | DOUNREAY |
| Locality | THURSO |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW14 7TZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Thurso and Northwest Caithness |
| Westminster constituency | Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2024 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53d45812-841b-413e-bfd3-87b6e6cb008a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53d45812-841b-413e-bfd3-87b6e6cb008a
  30th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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