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title: "Purchase of Refuse Collection Vehicles"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069f95"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Purchase of Refuse Collection Vehicles

Buyer: CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069f95

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## Summary

Caerphilly County Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Purchase of Refuse Collection Vehicles." This initiative falls under the industry category of goods and specifically targets refuse collection and compaction vehicles. The procurement will take place in the region of United Kingdom, UKL16. Currently engaging in a preliminary market engagement exercise, the Council seeks to understand the market capacity to supply narrow chassis, rear steer refuse collection vehicles. Interested suppliers should note the deadline for submission of feedback is 4th June 2026, with future notices expected by 30th June 2026. The intended contract period is from 1st November 2026 to 1st May 2038, with an estimated total procurement value of £3,600,000 gross.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the manufacture and supply of specialised vehicles. Companies with the capability to provide narrow chassis, rear steer vehicles, particularly those able to meet local access constraints with a chassis width of no more than 2.25 meters, will find this procurement process advantageous. Smaller to mid-sized enterprises with innovative solutions or flexible adaptations to meet these specifications are encouraged to participate. The Council's procurement strategy indicates potential for various competitive procedures, offering diverse entry points into the public sector market. Participation in this engagement can bolster market presence and establish connections with public authorities for future contracts.

## Notice

Caerphilly County Borough Council is undertaking this preliminary market engagement exercise in accordance with section 16 of the Procurement Act 2023. The purpose of this engagement is to test market capability and appetite for the supply of narrow chassis, rear steer refuse collection vehicles (RCVs), and specifically to understand whether more than one supplier is capable of delivering vehicles that meet the Council's operational requirements. The Council's requirement includes a maximum chassis width of 2.25 meters and a 6x2 rear steer configuration due to local access constraints. The outcome of this engagement will inform the Council's procurement strategy and route to market for a future contract, which may include (but is not limited to) a framework call-off, open procedure, or competitive flexible procedure.

### Planning Information

Caerphilly County Borough Council (the “Council”) is seeking feedback from suppliers, manufacturers and other interested parties to increase its understanding of the market and inform the development of a future procurement.
This preliminary market engagement is open to all interested parties.
The Council is seeking confirmation as to whether suppliers:
Can meet the stated narrow chassis and rear steer requirements at the present time;
Could meet the requirements with reasonable adaptations; or
Are unable to meet the requirements.
Responses should include manufacturer and model details, supporting technical information and indicative lead‑in times for delivery.
Participation in this engagement does not form part of any subsequent procurement process and will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future tender exercise.
Interested parties are invited to submit written responses to this preliminary market engagement exercise by email.
Responses should be sent to: PROCUREMENT@CAERPHILLY.GOV.UK
Suppliers are requested to include the following information within their response:
Confirmation of whether they can meet the Council’s requirements as described;
Details of any proposed vehicle models and supporting technical specifications;
Information on lead‑in times and delivery schedules;
Commentary on feasibility, risks or constraints associated with the requirement; and
Details of any alternative solutions or equivalent proposals that may meet the Council’s operational needs.
Responses should clearly reference the procurement and be submitted by the stated deadline.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047247-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 1 May 2038 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HENGOED |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF82 7PG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys |
| Local authority | Caerphilly |
| Electoral ward | Ystrad Mynach |
| Westminster constituency | Caerphilly |
| Delivery location | TLL16 Gwent Valleys |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34144500 - Vehicles for refuse and sewage
- 34144510 - Vehicles for refuse
- 34144511 - Refuse-collection vehicles
- 34144512 - Refuse-compaction vehicles

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 14:23 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047247-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047247-2026
  21st May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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