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title: "Purchase of an Incident Command Unit (ICU) for Gloucestershire County Council"
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# Purchase of an Incident Command Unit (ICU) for Gloucestershire County Council

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb53901f-088e-457f-ba4c-69f6392e58f8

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council has awarded a contract for the purchase of an Incident Command Unit (ICU) under the motor vehicles category within the industry. The procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure through a Further Competition process via the YPO Framework. This contract, valued at £392,520, extends over two years, from 4th August 2025 to 3rd August 2027, and covers the delivery within England. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase as of 26th August 2025, indicating completion and active status of the contract.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs, evidenced by the selection of WH Bence (Coachworks) Ltd, an SME, as the supplier. Businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying motor vehicles, particularly those with experience in specialist vehicles suitable for command units, are well-positioned to engage with similar procurement cases. The involvement in such restricted procedures also provides businesses with insights into strategic competition and networking possibilities with local councils and frameworks, potentially leading to future collaborations or contracts.

## Notice

Gloucestershire County Council is awarding a two year contract for the Purchase of an Incident Command Unit (ICU) using a Further Competition process via YPO Framework 0001170 Purchase, Hire and Lease of Specialist Vehicles and Associated Services (Lot 20).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a578d05-e518-4641-aaf7-3045097d83b3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £392,520 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £392,520 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| 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 | WH BENCE (COACHWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2025 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a578d05-e518-4641-aaf7-3045097d83b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a578d05-e518-4641-aaf7-3045097d83b3
  26th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk

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