---
title: "Tar Tanker"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000809596"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-10"
---

# Tar Tanker

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000809596

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## Summary

Scottish Borders Council has successfully completed a procurement process for a specialised tar tanker, the FE826 6x4 Rigid 26 tonne - B ride Tar Tanker. The procurement was carried out under a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the bespoke nature of the project, which required collaboration between the council, suppliers, and a specialist body builder. The contract, signed on 14th August 2025, is valued at £281,410 GBP and was awarded to Volvo Group UK Ltd. The contract falls within the goods category, specifically under the CPV code 34144400 for special-purpose vehicles. The procurement was governed by legal standards outlined in CELEX directive 32014L0024 and was covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The geographic focus for delivery is the UKM91 region.

This tender signifies valuable business growth opportunities for companies specialising in manufacturing or supplying bespoke vehicles, particularly those like Volvo Group UK Ltd who are equipped to handle technically demanding projects. Businesses familiar with nuanced engineering and customisation requirements in the special-purpose vehicle industry are particularly well-suited for such contracts. Additionally, smaller entities looking to engage in subcontracting arrangements or form collaborative partnerships may find opportunities in similar upcoming projects with public councils seeking specialised goods. As Scottish Borders Council continues to engage in projects of this nature, there exists a consistent demand for technical expertise and innovative solutions in the public transportation and service sectors.

## Notice

The purchase of a FE826 6x4 Rigid 26 tonne - B ride Tar Tanker

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purchase of a FE 826 6x4 Rigid 26 tonne - B ride Tar Tanker.

### Procurement Information

This tanker is a bespoke build and collaboration between the Council, supplier and a specialist body builder with the supplier acting as lead contractor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538878 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 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 | £281,410 |

## 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 | VOLVO GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34144400 - Road-maintenance vehicles
- 34921000 - Road-maintenance equipment

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538878

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538878
  Tar Tanker - The purchase of a FE826 6x4 Rigid 26 tonne - B ride Tar Tanker

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000809596
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/jedburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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