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title: "CT1255 (CO 25) Forestry Arbor Spec 4x4"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000779905"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-08"
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# CT1255 (CO 25) Forestry Arbor Spec 4x4

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000779905

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed the procurement process for contract CT1255 (CO 25), which involves purchasing five Ford Ranger XL Chassis 2.0L TD EcoBlue 6-speed manual 4WD vehicles, and converting five Ford Ranger Single Cabs to Arb Tipper Bodies. This award under the TPPL Cars, Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles Framework Agreement (Lot 2 - Light Commercial Vehicles up to 5T) includes two suppliers: Lothian Vehicle Body Builders Ltd based in Bathgate, and Ford Retail Ltd T/A Trust Ford based in Barnsley. The procurement method used was an open procedure, focused on the goods category in the industry classified under CPV code 34113000, with the contracting process concluding on 8th October 2024. The total contract value is £187,893, and the vehicles will be delivered in the region UKM75, namely Edinburgh.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in vehicle manufacturing and conversion, especially those specialising in light commercial vehicles. Companies like SMEs and large-scale vehicle builders can leverage such contracts to expand their market presence. Lothian Vehicle Body Builders Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, and Ford Retail Ltd, a larger entity, exemplify the diverse types of companies that can successfully engage with public procurement tenders. By participating in similar future tenders, other businesses in the automotive industry have the potential to secure substantial contracts, boosting their organisational growth and market reach.

## Notice

This award is for the purchase of five Ford Ranger XL Chassis 2.0L TD EcoBlue 6-speed manual 4WD vehicles, as well as the conversion of five Ford Ranger Single Cabs to Arb Tipper Bodies via TPPL Cars, Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles Framework Agreement Reference: TPPLHCCOP03 Lot 2 - Light Commercial Vehicles Up to 5T.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This award is for the purchase of five Ford Ranger XL Chassis 2.0L TD EcoBlue 6-speed manual 4WD vehicles, as well as the conversion of five Ford Ranger Single Cabs to Arb Tipper Bodies via TPPL Cars, Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles Framework Agreement Reference: TPPLHCCOP03 Lot 2 - Light Commercial Vehicles Up to 5T.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515757 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 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 | £187,893 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | FORD RETAIL LTD T/A TRUST FORD; LOTHIAN VEHICLE BODY BUILDERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 34113000 - 4-wheel-drive vehicles
- 50117100 - Motor vehicle conversion services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515757

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515757
  CT1255 (CO 25) Forestry Arbor Spec 4x4 - This award is for the purchase of five Ford Ranger XL Chassis 2.0L TD EcoBlue 6-speed manual 4WD vehicles, as well as the conversion of five Ford Ranger Single Cabs to Arb Tipper Bodies via TPPL Cars, Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles Framework Agreement Reference: TPPLHCCOP03 Lot 2 - Light Commercial Vehicles Up to 5T.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779905

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