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title: "Food Collection Vehicles"
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# Food Collection Vehicles

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ddc2ae58-a55b-43d5-94d1-cadbef7c4321

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has initiated and completed the procurement process for "Food Collection Vehicles," classified under specialist vehicles (CPV code 34114000). The procurement, valued at GBP 906,221, involved a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, awarded to Trest Ltd on 24th February 2025, will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with deliveries to be made to MK42 9AP, Bedford, England. This procurement was aimed at acquiring goods essential for food collection within the borough, and the process has transitioned to the award stage as of 6th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying specialist vehicles, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Trest Ltd's involvement highlights the potential for similarly scaled companies to secure substantial contracts, fostering growth and enhancing their portfolio. The procurement's framework agreement structure provides a streamlined process for eligible businesses, making it an attractive option for those capable of meeting the specific needs and rigorous standards set by local government bodies such as Bedford Borough Council.

## Notice

Azimut 8/10 - Food Collection Vehicles

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37c47dac-8223-4916-b699-b7908577e113 |
| 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 | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £906,221 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £906,221 |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2025 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37c47dac-8223-4916-b699-b7908577e113

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37c47dac-8223-4916-b699-b7908577e113
  6th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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