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title: "7.5T Refuse Collection Vehicles"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052b28"
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# 7.5T Refuse Collection Vehicles

Buyer: EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052b28

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by East Dunbartonshire Council focuses on acquiring "7.5T Refuse Collection Vehicles" specifically for food collection purposes. Under CPV classification 34144511 for refuse-collection vehicles, the tender falls within the goods industry category. Located in Hilton Depot, Bishopbriggs, within the region UKM81, the procurement process follows an open procedure. The procurement has advanced to the award stage as of August 2025, with an active contract value of £234,550 awarded to Farid Hillend Engineering Limited. The award was signed on 8th August 2025, aligning with the procurement timeline and the initial tender period deadline of 4th July 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for companies specialising in vehicle manufacturing, particularly those with expertise in waste management solutions. The procurement favours businesses capable of delivering high-quality refuse-collection vehicles while balancing price competitiveness, as indicated by the award criteria with a weightage of 70% on price and 30% on quality. Given the procurement's open nature and the requirement for electronic submission, firms with a strong financial standing, suitable experience, and the necessary insurance coverage are well-positioned to compete. This is especially relevant for SMEs, as demonstrated by the successful bid from Farid Hillend Engineering Limited, an SME, reinforcing the council's support for small and medium enterprises within its procurement strategy.

## Notice

7.5T Refuse Collection Vehicles (two)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

7.5T Refuse Collection Vehicles (two) for Food Collection

Options: Should the numbers change that are required the Council reserves the right to amend these either up or down to the specification in the contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048753-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | £210,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £234,550 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKINTILLOCH |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G66 1TJ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | East Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FARID HILLEND ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34144510 - Vehicles for refuse
- 34144511 - Refuse-collection vehicles
- 34144512 - Refuse-compaction vehicles

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2025 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048753-2025
- 3 Jun 2025 at 07:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029351-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800463
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00225

## Provenance

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