---
title: "Purchase of Animal Enforcement Vans"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0695db"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-11"
---

# Purchase of Animal Enforcement Vans

Buyer: ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0695db

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## Summary

Rotherham Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for purchasing two animal enforcement vans. The contract has been awarded to JAMES ALPE LIMITED, operating from Clitheroe, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically "Vans" (CPV code 34136000), and the delivery will be made within the Rotherham Borough (region UKE31). This procurement was part of a "Below threshold - unknown" process, and the contract, valued at £87,617.74, commenced on 27th April 2026 with an end date of 1st October 2026. The tender process concluded with the award on 11th May 2026.

The purchase of these enforcement vans offers opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle manufacturing and customisation, especially those capable of providing secure and suitable transport solutions for animals. SMEs like JAMES ALPE LIMITED, which successfully secured the contract, are ideally suited for such procurements given their capability to deliver tailored vehicle solutions matching specific safety and accessibility standards required by public authorities. This contract exemplifies potential for businesses focused on niche markets to engage in public procurement and expand through targeted public sector contracts.

## Notice

Rotherham Council require two specialist animal enforcement Vehicles to assist the Enforcement Officers in carrying out their duties in a safe and accessible environment. The vehicle must provide a safe and secure environment for transport dogs/and or cats within the Rotherham Borough and will replace current vehicles that sit within the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043071-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £87,617 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 1AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Boston Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JAMES ALPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34136000 - Vans

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 13:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043071-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043071-2026
  11th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.jamesalpe.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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