---
title: "Replacement EV Library Outreach Support Vehicle"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067781"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-30"
---

# Replacement EV Library Outreach Support Vehicle

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067781

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## Summary

North Somerset Council has successfully completed a procurement process for acquiring a new electric vehicle to replace its existing diesel-powered Library Outreach Support Vehicle. The council, located in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, is the buyer in this contracting process. The procurement falls under the public authority, sub-central government category, with Trust Ford being awarded the contract as the supplier. The procurement was conducted using a direct method without competition and falls below the threshold for competitive bidding. The process concluded with the award and contract being signed on 3 October 2025, and the contract remains active until 31 March 2026. The procurement is categorised under the industry for motor vehicles with activities taking place primarily in the UKK12 region.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and manufacture of electric vehicles, particularly those capable of meeting the specific needs of public sector services. Large-scale suppliers such as Trust Ford, with expertise in motor vehicle supplies in the United Kingdom, are well-situated to engage in such contracts. This tender highlights a growing market for sustainable transport solutions supported by public sector grant funding, providing an avenue for businesses in the electric vehicle industry to expand their reach and secure public contracts. Businesses aiming to partake in similar future tenders could benefit substantially from focusing on specialised and sustainable vehicle offerings tailored to government needs.

## Notice

The existing support vehicle for the Library Service is overdue for replacement. The service seeks to replace the current diesel vehicle with an electric vehicle. Grant funding will cover the costs of purchase.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028960-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £47,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRUST FORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 10:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028960-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028960-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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