---
title: "Contract for the Supply of up to 8 Specialist Quick Change Vehicle Bodies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dba9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA"
published: "2025-11-06"
---

# Contract for the Supply of up to 8 Specialist Quick Change Vehicle Bodies

Buyer: CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dba9

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## Summary

The City & County of Swansea has engaged in a completed procurement process titled 'Contract for the Supply of up to 8 Specialist Quick Change Vehicle Bodies'. This contract falls under the 'goods' industry category, specifically targeting vehicle bodies, with a delivery location in the UKL18 region of the United Kingdom. Managed by Mark Barrow, the procurement used a direct award method, citing technical reasons that necessitated a single-supplier approach. The procurement stage has moved to award, with a contract period set to begin on 20th November 2025 and conclude on 19th November 2026. Key financials include a gross contract value of £355,200, awarded to ECON ENGINEERING LIMITED, an SME based in North Yorkshire.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle manufacturing and custom vehicle body services, particularly those positioned as small to medium enterprises. The involvement of a technically necessitated direct award highlights the potential for companies with specialised expertise to build relationships with public authorities like the City & County of Swansea. Companies interested in similar future opportunities should consider advancing their technical capabilities and establishing a notable presence within the relevant supply chain to gain a competitive edge.

## Notice

UK6 Notice for the Contract for the Supply of up to 8 Specialist Quick Change Vehicle Bodies

### Procurement Information

Award limited due to technical reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071598-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2025 - 19 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £296,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA1 3SN |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECON ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34210000 - Vehicle bodies

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2025 at 12:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071598-2025
- 6 Nov 2025 at 11:34 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071564-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071598-2025
  6th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071564-2025
  6th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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