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title: "Purchase of EV panel van"
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# Purchase of EV panel van

Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e674744b-304c-4657-a2d1-fb0f4a472d5a

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## Summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council has concluded the procurement process for the acquisition of an electric panel van, specifically the FORD E-TRANSIT CUSTOM 320 L1 RWD 100KW 65KWH H1 VAN TREND AUTO, under the category of "Panel vans". The transaction, valued at £33,000, falls within the 'goods' procurement category and is situated in England, United Kingdom. The procurement process was completed with a contract period commencing on 7th April 2025 and concluding on 12th May 2025. The tender was initially planned to end on 27th September 2024, with the award being actively finalised on 30th September 2024. The procurement method employed was specified as "Other - ", indicating potentially specific procedural nuances unique to this case.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the automotive and electric vehicle sectors to grow their business by partnering with a local government body such as Bath and North East Somerset Council. Although this specific contract was awarded to Lookers PLC, businesses that manufacture or supply electric vehicles and related technologies could find similar future tenders beneficial. The focus on electric vehicles aligns with broader industry trends towards sustainability, offering prolonged opportunities for companies that can provide innovative solutions and competitive pricing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), however, may find participation in such tenders challenging, considering the procurement suitability preferences indicated in this instance.

## Notice

Purchase of FORD E-TRANSIT CUSTOM 320 L1 RWD 100KW 65KWH H1 VAN TREND AUTO

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9c008b8-8a8a-444a-8944-0a19db37994c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2025 - 12 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,000 |
| 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 | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| 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 | LOOKERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34136200 - Panel vans

## Release History

- 12 May 2025 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9c008b8-8a8a-444a-8944-0a19db37994c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9c008b8-8a8a-444a-8944-0a19db37994c
  12th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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