---
title: "Purchase of 12 x 26t Refuse Collection Vehicles."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055b7a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-08"
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# Purchase of 12 x 26t Refuse Collection Vehicles.

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055b7a

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## Summary

This procurement process involves Middlesbrough Council as the buyer, seeking to acquire twelve 26-tonne refuse collection vehicles. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Vehicles for refuse and sewage" and is located in the UKC12 region. Currently, in the award stage, the tender was completed via a mini-competition under the NEPO224 framework agreement. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded to Bell Truck Sales Ltd (t/a Bell Truck & Van) on 8th July 2025, with the contract valued at £3,261,492 GBP.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of heavy goods vehicles, as well as those involved in providing specialist vehicles for public services. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing or supply chain management of refuse and sewage collection vehicles, especially those with experience in framework agreements, are well-positioned to compete. Given the emphasis on quality (60%) and price (40%) as award criteria, firms that can demonstrate a blend of high-quality standards with cost-effective solutions will be highly competitive in such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

NEPO224 FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION OF HEAVY GOODS AND SPECIALIST VEHICLES INCLUDING WASTE SKIPS, CONTAINERS & BINS - Call Off for Purchase of 12 x 26t Refuse Collection Vehicles.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NEPO224 FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION OF HEAVY GOODS AND SPECIALIST VEHICLES INCLUDING WASTE SKIPS, CONTAINERS & BINS Mini Competition

### Procurement Information

Mini Competition against NEPO224 FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION OF HEAVY GOODS AND SPECIALIST VEHICLES INCLUDING WASTE SKIPS, CONTAINERS & BINS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038376-2025 |
| Notice type | Award 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,261,492 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 9FT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC12 South Teesside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BELL TRUCK SALES LTD T/A BELL TRUCK & VAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34144500 - Vehicles for refuse and sewage

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038376-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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