---
title: "Contract for the Supply of 10 3.5t Chassis Cabs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0669a5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA"
published: "2026-07-08"
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# Contract for the Supply of 10 3.5t Chassis Cabs

Buyer: CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0669a5

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## Summary

The City & County of Swansea, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has successfully concluded the procurement process for the supply of ten 3.5-tonne chassis cabs. This procurement, categorized under the goods industry and conducted through the open procedure, aimed to replace the existing fleet with new vehicles with various body configurations. The procurement process, which included options for outright purchase or contract hire for five and seven-year terms, concluded with an award to Advanced KFS Special Vehicles Ltd. The contract, valued at GBP 350,000 net of VAT (GBP 420,000 gross), was signed on 8th July 2026, with the delivery of the vehicles set for the Swansea region (UKL18). This project falls under the coverage of the GPA and adheres to Welsh devolved regulations, marking a significant investment into the council's fleet management.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies experiencing an uptick in the demand for vehicle supply and fleet management solutions. Companies specializing in manufacturing vehicle bodies, trailers, or semi-trailers, as indicated by the CPV code 34200000, were ideally suited for this contract. Furthermore, the competitive nature of the open procedure procurement method meant that it was accessible to both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger organisations, enabling a diverse range of businesses to participate and expand their operational footprint through public sector contracts. The opportunity was particularly attractive to businesses capable of offering flexible contractual options, such as outright purchases or contract hire agreements, thereby aligning with the local government's strategic fleet renewal objectives.

## Notice

Supply of 10 x 3.5t Chassis cabs with various body configurations to replace existing fleet and multiple spot hired equivalents. Tender will seek option of outright purchase or contract hire (exc maintenance) for 5 and 7 year terms

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Options sought for Outright purchase price and Contract Hire

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064282-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £410,000 |
| Lots value | £410,000 |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| Contracts value | £350,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLL18 Swansea |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCED KFS SPECIAL VEHICLES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34200000 - Vehicle bodies, trailers or semi-trailers

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 13:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064282-2026
- 6 May 2026 at 08:36 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041341-2026
- 13 Mar 2026 at 11:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022899-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064282-2026
  8th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041341-2026
  6th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022899-2026
  13th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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