---
title: "Tar Tanker"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05974d"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05974d.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-10"
---

# Tar Tanker

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05974d

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## Summary

The Scottish Borders Council, a regional authority based in Newtown St Boswells, has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a road-maintenance vehicle, specifically a FE826 6x4 Rigid 26 tonne - B ride Tar Tanker. This procurement, identified by the tender ID WR-245, falls under the goods category and adheres to the legal basis of European Union directives. The contract was awarded on 14th August 2025 to Volvo Group UK Ltd without prior publication of a call for competition due to technical exclusivity in supplier capabilities. The delivery location for this purchase is within the region UKM91. The tender was at the award stage, with the process tagged as “complete” by 10th September 2025.

This procurement presents a unique opportunity primarily for large businesses already collaborating in bespoke manufacturing and supply chains, as the contract was awarded to a particular supplier due to the technical nature of the vehicle. Smaller enterprises might find opportunities through collaborative partnerships with larger firms experienced in specialist vehicle construction. Given the absence of competition for this specific technical requirement, similar future tenders might require businesses to focus on niche technological developments or customisable manufacturing solutions to meet the Council's needs and possibly participate in jointly developed projects.

## Notice

The purchase of a FE826 6x4 Rigid 26 tonne - B ride Tar Tanker

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purchase of a FE 826 6x4 Rigid 26 tonne - B ride Tar Tanker.

### Procurement Information

This tanker is a bespoke build and collaboration between the Council, supplier and a specialist body builder with the supplier acting as lead contractor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055267-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 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 | £281,410 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VOLVO GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34144400 - Road-maintenance vehicles
- 34921000 - Road-maintenance equipment

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2025 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055267-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000809596
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00394
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/jedburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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