--- title: "Purchase of Commercial Vehicles from framework TPPL/NEPO224" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045357" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-045357" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045357.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045357.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2026-05-06" --- # Purchase of Commercial Vehicles from framework TPPL/NEPO224 Buyer: NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045357 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-045357) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045357.json) ## Summary The most recent procurement contract completed in May 2026 involved the purchase of commercial vehicles under the framework TPPL/NEPO224 for Norse Commercial Services Limited, a Local Authority Trading Company based in Norwich, UK. This contract, managed through a limited procurement method proceeded without prior publication and was awarded to Lookers Group Fleet. The award was for the acquisition of two L3 Ford chassis with bespoke bodywork, intended to be delivered to Essex. The procurement process, categorised under Specialist vehicles in the CPV scheme 34114000, concluded with the contract being signed in January 2026 for a value of GBP 102,786.18. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in commercial vehicle manufacturing and customisation. Companies that can provide bespoke solutions involving chassis modifications and specialist vehicle conversions are well-suited to compete, particularly if they are capable of responding swiftly to direct award scenarios like this one. The partnership with frameworks such as TPPL/NEPO224 offers an ongoing channel for future similar procurement opportunities across the UK, facilitating market entry for companies experienced in delivering high-demand vehicles in these categories. Engaging in these frameworks can help manufacturers establish long-term relationships with local authority trading companies and councils across the region. ## Notice Purchase of two L3 Ford Chassis with bespoke bodywork ### Lot Information Vehicle Chassis up to 44t Purchase of two L3 Ford Chassis with bespoke bodywork from framework TPPL/NEPO224 Options: Initial term of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months. Renewal: This Framework will be subject to future renewals. Refuse collection conversions up to 44t This Lot is for the purchase of chassis converted to the purpose of refuse collection. Fuel types to include, but are not limited to, Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric, LPG (liquid petroleum gas), Hydrogen and Bio fuels. Contracting Authorities can if they choose to, nominate a preferred chassis for conversion. Alternatively, where the Contracting Authority owns an existing chassis, they can pay for the body only for the purpose of mounting on an existing chassis. Convertors can make available for sale ex-demonstration vehicles to Contracting Authorities within this Lot. Body type conversions to include but not limited to: Refuse collection, bin lifts, food waste collection, and recycling bodies Within Lot 2, Contracting Authorities can nominate their preferred chassis for use by the successful Supplier (the vehicle convertor) when supplying body type conversions. In these circumstances, the successful Supplier (vehicle convertor) is liable for the vehicle(s) ordered until delivered and signed for by the Contracting Authority. For clarity, for all purchases made within Lot 2 the invoice and contractual relationship remains between the Contracting Authority and the successful Supplier (vehicle convertor). Options: Initial term of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months. Renewal: This Framework will be subject to future renewals. Sweeper conversions up to 44t This Lot is for the purchase of chassis converted to Sweepers, including pedestrian, sub-compact, compact, mid-size and truck-mounted Sweepers. Fuel types to include, but are not limited to, Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric, LPG (liquid petroleum gas), Hydrogen and Bio fuels. Contracting Authorities can if they choose to, nominate a preferred chassis for conversion. Alternatively, where the Contracting Authority owns an existing chassis, they can pay for the body only for the purpose of mounting on an existing chassis. Convertors can make available for sale ex-demonstration vehicles to Contracting Authorities within this Lot. Body type conversions to include but not limited to: Pedestrian, sub-compact, compact, mid-size and truck-mounted sweepers. Within Lot 3, Contracting Authorities can nominate their preferred chassis for use by the successful Supplier (the vehicle convertor) when supplying body type conversions. In these circumstances, the successful Supplier (vehicle convertor) is liable for the vehicle(s) ordered until delivered and signed for by the Contracting Authority. For clarity, for all purchases made within Lot 3 the invoice and contractual relationship remains between the Contracting Authority and the successful Supplier (vehicle convertor). Options: Initial term of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months. Renewal: This Framework will be subject to future renewals. Winter maintenance conversions up to 44t This Lot is for the purchase of chassis converted to winter maintenance activities. Fuel types to include, but are not limited to, Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric, LPG (liquid petroleum gas), Hydrogen and Bio fuels. Contracting Authorities can if they choose to, nominate a preferred chassis for conversion. Alternatively, where the Contracting Authority owns an existing chassis, they can pay for the body only for the purpose of mounting on an existing chassis. Convertors can make available for sale ex-demonstration vehicles to Contracting Authorities within this Lot. Body type conversions to include but not limited to: quick change/demountable body systems, gritters, snowploughs, auger spreaders, liquid de-icers, trailed gritters, compact gritters, and multi-purpose bodies. Within Lot 4, Contracting Authorities can nominate their preferred chassis for use by the successful Supplier (the vehicle convertor) when supplying body type conversions. In these circumstances, the successful Supplier (vehicle convertor) is liable for the vehicle(s) ordered until delivered and signed for by the Contracting Authority. For clarity, for all purchases made within Lot 4 the invoice and contractual relationship remains between the Contracting Authority and the successful Supplier (vehicle convertor). Options: Initial term of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months. Renewal: This Framework will be subject to future renewals. Specialist conversions up to 44t This Lot is for the purchase of chassis converted to specialist and/or municipal functions. Fuel types to include, but are not limited to, Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric, LPG (liquid petroleum gas), Hydrogen and Bio fuels. Contracting Authorities can if they choose to, nominate a preferred chassis for conversion. Alternatively, where the Contracting Authority owns an existing chassis, they can pay for the body only for the purpose of mounting on an existing chassis. Convertors can make available for sale ex-demonstration vehicles to Contracting Authorities within this Lot. Body type conversions to include but not limited to: tippers, dropside, flat, beavertail, curtain-side, box, Luton, tanker, gully emptier, aerial platforms, hook loader, quick change/demountable body systems, jetter, cranes, mobile library and offices, vehicle and plant recovery, street lighting and highway maintenance bodies, road marking, hotbox, multipurpose bodies, Impact Protection vehicles and trailers, generators, temporary lighting, blue light/emergency response, and any other body type a Contracting Authority may require including associated trailers Within Lot 5, Contracting Authorities can nominate their preferred chassis for use by the successful Supplier (the vehicle convertor) when supplying body type conversions. In these circumstances, the successful Supplier (vehicle convertor) is liable for the vehicle(s) ordered until delivered and signed for by the Contracting Authority. For clarity, for all purchases made within Lot 5 the invoice and contractual relationship remains between the Contracting Authority and the successful Supplier (vehicle convertor). Options: Initial term of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months. Renewal: This Framework will be subject to future renewals. Electric & Hydrogen drivetrain conversions Electric or hydrogen vehicle drivetrain conversion systems, to include range-extending solutions. This Lot is for the supply, fit, and/or refurbishment of electric or hydrogen drivetrain solutions to repower internal combustion engine vehicles. Types of vehicles to be repowered includes but is not limited to, all HGVs (of any weight and chassis), light and medium commercial vehicles (from 3.5t to 12.5t) and buses (from 5 to any number of seats) including accessible and non-accessible, articulated and double decked. Services to be provided includes but is not limited to, design, conversion, warranty, servicing, maintenance and training. Options: Initial term of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months. Renewal: This Framework will be subject to future renewals. Roll on - roll off (RoRo) containers and skips Supply (not hire) of roll-on, roll-off (RoRo) containers and skips suitable for a wide variety of waste streams as required by Contracting Authorities. E.g. bulky waste, construction/demolition waste, non-hazardous waste, heavy materials, metals, soils. To include, rear end loader (REL), front end loader (FEL), smooth sided, heavy-duty, and enclosed/lockable options suitable for hazardous waste streams such as asbestos. Sizes to include, but not limited to, 40yd, 20yd, 16yd, 14yd, 12yd, 8yd, and 4yd. Options: Initial term of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months. Renewal: This Framework will be subject to future renewals. Waste bins, food waste caddies, and wheelie bins Supply of waste bins, food waste caddies, and wheelie bins. Waste containers in plastic (e.g. HDPE) or, if required, metal or other suitable material suitable for a wide range of waste streams. To include, but not limited to the following categories of waste containers in any capacity, wheeled/mobile containers, garden/bio waste, pre-sorting bins/caddies, streetscene litter bins, underground systems, recycling/collection banks, and hazardous waste systems. Additional services associated with this Lot can include the provision of container refurbishment and recycling. Options: Initial term of 48 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months. Renewal: This Framework will be subject to future renewals. ### Procurement Information Purchase was made by way of a direct award on the TPPL/NEPO244 framework ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041528-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | 14 Aug 2024 | | Award date | 3 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 12 months prior to the published expiry date. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,100,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,100,102,786 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED | | Additional buyers | ROCHFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL; THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED; THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED T/A NORTH EAST PROCUREMENT ORGANISATION (NEPO); THE PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP LIMITED (TPPL) | | Locality | GATESHEAD | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE8 3DF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway | | Local authority | Rochford | | Electoral ward | Roche South | | Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford | | Delivery location | TLH3 Essex | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 70 | | Supplier names | A M PHILLIP TRUCKTECH; AEBI SCHMIDT; ALDERCOTE; ALLAN FULLER; BRITISHBINS; BUCHER MUNICIPAL; BUNCE (ASHBURY; CICELEY COMMERCIALS; CONTENUR; CRAEMER; CUMBERLAND PLATFORMS; DAF TRUCKS; DENNIS EAGLE; ECON ENGINEERING; EGBERT H. TAYLOR; ELECTRA COMMERCIAL VEHICLES; EQUIPMAKE; ESE WORLD; ESTAR TRUCK & VAN; EURO COMMERCIALS (SOUTH WALES; FARID HILLEND ENGINEERING; FAUN ZOELLER; FORD & SLATER; GLASDON (UK; GUEST MOTORS; HARSH; HEATHROW TRUCK CENTRE; HIAB; INTERCOUNTY TRUCK & VAN; IPL PLASTICS (UK; ISUZU TRUCK (UK; IVECO; LAWRENCE VEHICLES; LEO GROUP; LOOKERS GROUP FLEET; LOTHIAN VEHICLE BODYBUILDERS; MAC'S TRUCK SALES; MACKWORTH VEHICLE CONVERSIONS; MACPAC REFUSE BODIES; MAGNETIC SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY; MAN TRUCK AND BUS; MARVTECH; MOTUS GROUP; NORTH EAST TRUCK & VAN; NORTHSIDE TRUCK AND VAN; NTM-GB; REFUSE VEHICLE SOLUTIONS; RENAULT TRUCKS; REXMAR ENGINEERING; ROMAQUIP; SAI-PAC (UK; SCANIA (GREAT BRITIAN; SCARAB SWEEPERS; SKIP UNITS; SSI SCHAEFER PLASTICS; STOCK SWEEPERS; STORM ENVIRONMENTAL; T H WHITE LTD T/A PALFINGER; TERBERG MATEC; THE COMPOST BAG; THOMPSON COMMERCIALS; THOMPSONS (UK; TORTON BODIES; TREST; ULEMCO; VERSALIFT; VIRITECH; VOLVO GROUP; WATTS TRUCK & VAN; WHALE TANKERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 34114000 - Specialist vehicles - 34139000 - Chassis - 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins - 44613700 - Refuse skips - 44613800 - Containers for waste material - 50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services ## Release History - 6 May 2026 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041528-2026 - 3 Feb 2025 at 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003448-2025 - 24 Sep 2024 at 07:26 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030421-2024 - 21 Aug 2024 at 13:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026689-2024 - 18 Apr 2024 at 12:50 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012674-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.Contenur.co.uk - http://www.Skipunits.com - http://www.aebi-schmidt.com - http://www.aldercote.com - http://www.amphilliptrucktech.co.uk - http://www.buchermuncipal.com - http://www.ciceley.com - http://www.compostbaguk.com - http://www.cpl-ltd.com - http://www.craemer.com - http://www.daf.com - http://www.dennis-eagle.co.uk - http://www.econ.uk.com - http://www.equipmake.co.uk - http://www.eurocommercials.co.uk - http://www.faun-zoeller.co.uk - http://www.fullertankers.com - http://www.glasdon.com - http://www.guests.co.uk - http://www.harshuk.com - http://www.hiab.com - http://www.intercounty.org.uk - http://www.isuzutruck.co.uk - http://www.lancashiredaf.co.uk - http://www.leogroupltd.co.uk - http://www.lothainvehiclebodybuilders.co.uk - http://www.mackworth.biz - http://www.macpacrefusebodies.co.uk - http://www.macstrucks.co.uk - http://www.magtec.co.uk - http://www.marvtech.co.uk - http://www.motusuk.com - http://www.ncsgrp.co.uk - http://www.nepo.org - http://www.northside.co.uk - http://www.ntm-gb.com - http://www.palfinger.co.uk - http://www.renault-trucks.com - http://www.rexmarengineering.co.uk - http://www.romaquip.com - http://www.saipac.com - http://www.scania.com - http://www.scarab-sweepers.com - http://www.ssi-plastic.com - http://www.stocksweepers.com - http://www.stormenviro.co.uk - http://www.terbecmatec.co.uk - http://www.thompsoncommercials.co.uk - http://www.thompsonsuk.com - http://www.trest.uk - http://www.ulemco.com - http://www.viritech.co.uk - http://www.volvogroup.co.uk - http://www.whale.co.uk - https://britishbins.co.uk - https://egberttaylor.com/ - https://electracommercialvehicles.com/ - https://hillendeng.com/ - https://open-uk.org/ - https://versalift.co.uk/ - https://wattstvc.co.uk/ - https://www.boschung.com/ - https://www.ese.com/en/home/ - https://www.estar.ltd/ - https://www.fordandslater.co.uk/ - https://www.htc-heathrow.com/ - https://www.iplglobal.com/ - https://www.iveco.com/uk - https://www.man.eu/uk/en/homepage.html - https://www.nepo.org/ - https://www.northeasttruckandvan.com/ - https://www.open-uk.org/ - https://www.refusevehiclesolutions.co.uk/ - https://www.rochford.gov.uk/ - https://www.torton.com - https://www.tppl.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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