---
title: "CT1255 (CO18) 18T Crane Dropside"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000772972"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-07-22"
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# CT1255 (CO18) 18T Crane Dropside

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000772972

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council, located at Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, has completed the procurement process for the purchase and modification of an 18T chassis cab to an alloy dropside body fitted to a subframe, titled "CT1255 (CO18) 18T Crane Dropside". This procurement falls under the industry category of general public services and pertains specifically to vehicle body modifications (CPV 34100000, 34114000, 34144000, 50117100). The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and has now reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 17th July 2024. The total value of the contract is £177,582. Delivery for the modified vehicle will be in the Edinburgh region (UKM75).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle body modification and customisation. Given the nature of the required modification, companies with expertise in modifying chassis cabs to specific specifications and SMEs focused on vehicle body-building would be well-suited for such contracts. The contract awarded to Lothian Vehicle Body Builders Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Bathgate, exemplifies the potential for SMEs to successfully compete in delivering specialised vehicle solutions. Engaging in such public procurement tenders can drive business growth and provide a foothold in governmental contracts.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council requires the purchase and modification of an 18T chassis cab to an alloy dropside body fitted to a subframe.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council requires the purchase and modification of an 18T chassis cab to an alloy dropside body fitted to a subframe.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510317 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £177,582 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOTHIAN VEHICLE BODY BUILDERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles
- 34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles
- 50117100 - Motor vehicle conversion services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510317

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510317
  CT1255 (CO18) 18T Crane Dropside - The City of Edinburgh Council requires the purchase and modification of an 18T chassis cab to an alloy dropside body fitted to a subframe.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000772972

## Provenance

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