---
title: "Purchase of Street Lighting Vehicle"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000796941"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000796941.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-02"
---

# Purchase of Street Lighting Vehicle

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000796941

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Scottish Borders Council focuses on the purchase of a street lighting vehicle, specifically a pole manipulator vehicle. This contract falls under the category of specialist vehicles within the general public services domain and operates in the UKM91 region. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and has reached the award stage as of May 2025. The contract has been awarded, and it was signed on 22nd April 2025, with the value pegged at £238,796 GBP. The vehicle will be delivered to the designated area within the Scottish Borders Council's jurisdiction.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of specialist vehicles, particularly those capable of delivering bespoke street lighting solutions. Enterprises classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this particularly advantageous, considering that Lothian Vehicle Body Builders Ltd, identified as an SME, successfully secured the contract. The open procurement method ensures a competitive yet transparent process, offering growth potential for businesses equipped to meet stringent public service requirements. With the contract now active, parties that had participated in the initial tender could explore similar future opportunities with Scottish Borders Council.

## Notice

Purchase of a Street Lighting Vehicle - Pole Manipulator Vehicle.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of Street Lighting vehicle replacement - Pole Manipulator vehicle

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529515 |
| 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 | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £238,796 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles
- 34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529515

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529515
  Purchase of Street Lighting Vehicle - Purchase of a Street Lighting Vehicle - Pole Manipulator Vehicle.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796941

## Provenance

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