---
title: "Supply of 20 x 3.5 tonne Vehicles for Outright Purchase - HDG/2025/892"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0592cc"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0592cc.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-03"
---

# Supply of 20 x 3.5 tonne Vehicles for Outright Purchase - HDG/2025/892

Buyer: STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0592cc

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## Summary

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is in the planning phase of a procurement process seeking tenders for the supply of 20 flatbed and tipper trucks, weighing 3.5 tonnes each, intended for outright purchase. This public procurement, falling under the industry category of goods, is directed towards the automotive sector, specifically the supply of robust vehicles capable of operating in demanding, time-critical service areas. The procurement value is projected at £1,200,000, with a net contract amount of £1,000,000. The contract period is slated to commence on 1st December 2025 and conclude on 30th November 2030. The market engagement has seen demonstrations with major manufacturers like Ford, Vauxhall Citroen, and Peugeot, and further details can be obtained from the preliminary notice published on 3rd September 2025.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in vehicle manufacturing and supply, particularly those experienced with providing type-approved vehicles that are CE marked or equivalent. Companies capable of meeting the technical demands and scale of this contract can leverage this opportunity to secure a significant procurement deal, which could facilitate substantial business growth and visibility within the public sector. The involvement of large-scale manufacturers during the engagement phase indicates a level of quality and standard expected, making it suitable for businesses that have established expertise and capability in the production and delivery of high-demand service vehicles.

## Notice

Tenders are invited from interested parties for the supply of 20 x 3.5 tonne Vehicles for outright purchase. The vehicles must be suitable and capable of work in time critical demanding service areas. Complete vehicles and all equipment must be supplied with full type approval and be CE or equivalent marked.

### Planning Information

Vehicle demonstrations with Ford, Vauxhall Citroen and Peugeot.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053388-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Hartshill Park & Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34134000 - Flatbed and Tipper trucks

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2025 at 08:39 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053388-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053388-2025
  3rd September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stoke.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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