---
title: "Contract for the Purchase of up to 5 x 7.5 tonne GVW Chassis Cab Tippers c/w Crane"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0691e5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA"
published: "2026-07-15"
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# Contract for the Purchase of up to 5 x 7.5 tonne GVW Chassis Cab Tippers c/w Crane

Buyer: CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0691e5

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## Summary

The City & County of Swansea has recently completed a procurement process for the purchase of up to five 7.5 tonne GVW chassis cab tippers equipped with cranes. This tender, identified under ID CCS/25/125, was conducted using an open procedure and is aligned with the legal framework of the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023. The procurement primarily revolves around the transport equipment industry and is set within Swansea, UKL18, United Kingdom. Key dates in the procurement process included the deadline for tenders on 1st June 2026, and the award notice was released on 15th July 2026. The contract period is scheduled to start on 10th August 2026 and conclude on 28th May 2027.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing transport equipment and related auxiliary products. The successful bidder, Watts Truck and Van Limited, an SME located in Cardiff, underscores the accessibility of such contracts for smaller businesses. The focus on quality and price as evaluation criteria suggests that companies with detailed knowledge of vehicle specifications and competitive pricing will find this tender particularly suitable. Additionally, businesses with the capability to provide demonstration vehicles as per tender specifications will stand in good stead. The process, encouraging electronic submissions and communication via the BravoSolution portal, is designed to facilitate engagement from a diverse range of suppliers, broadening the scope for business growth.

## Notice

The Invitation to Tender comprised of 2 vehicle specifications as follows Specification Description A 7.5t GVW rigid Tipper with Hydraulic CraneB 7.5t GVW rigid Tipper with Hydraulic Crane. It is the Council's intention to enter into a contract for up to 5 x 7.5t Chassis cab tippers c/w cranes dependant on tender outcome and service needs. These may be selected from any of the two specifications

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066778-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2026 - 28 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | £535,000 |
| 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 | TLL18 Swansea |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATTS TRUCK AND VAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 12:34 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066778-2026
- 5 May 2026 at 16:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041252-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066778-2026
  15th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041252-2026
  5th May 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

## Provenance

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