Official UK procurement notice
Purchase of Commercial Vehicles from framework TPPL/NEPO224
Authority: Norse Commercial Services Ltd (Public body)·Consortium: 6 public authorities
What is being bought8 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionPurchase of two L3 Ford Chassis with bespoke bodywork
- Recurrence: 12 months prior to the published expiry date.
CPV: Chassis · Containers for waste material · Refuse skips · Specialist vehicles · Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services · Waste and rubbish containers and bins
Lots and requirements (8)Procurement structure
8 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Vehicle Chassis up to 44tAwardedRenewal UK, East of England
Purchase of two L3 Ford Chassis with bespoke bodywork from framework TPPL/NEPO224
Lot #2Refuse collection conversions up to 44tAwardedRenewal UK
This Lot is for the purchase of chassis converted to the purpose of refuse collection. Fuel types to include, but are not limited to, Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric, LPG (liquid petroleum gas), Hydrogen and Bio fuels. Contracting Authorities can if they choose to, nominate a preferred chassis for conversion. Alternatively, where the Contracting Authority owns an existing chassis, they can pay for the body only for the purpose of mounting on an existing chassis. Convertors can make available for sale ex-demonstration vehicles to Contracting Authorities within this Lot.
Body type conversions to include but not limited to: Refuse collection, bin lifts, food waste collection, and recycling bodies
Within Lot 2, Contracting Authorities can nominate their preferred chassis for use by the successful Supplier (the vehicle convertor) when supplying body type conversions. In these circumstances, the successful Supplier (vehicle convertor) is liable for the vehicle(s) ordered until delivered and signed for by the Contracting Authority. For clarity, for all purchases made within Lot 2 the invoice and contractual relationship remains between the Contracting Authority and the successful Supplier (vehicle convertor).
Lot #3Sweeper conversions up to 44tCancelledRenewal UK
This Lot is for the purchase of chassis converted to Sweepers, including pedestrian, sub-compact, compact, mid-size and truck-mounted Sweepers. Fuel types to include, but are not limited to, Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric, LPG (liquid petroleum gas), Hydrogen and Bio fuels. Contracting Authorities can if they choose to, nominate a preferred chassis for conversion. Alternatively, where the Contracting Authority owns an existing chassis, they can pay for the body only for the purpose of mounting on an existing chassis. Convertors can make available for sale ex-demonstration vehicles to Contracting Authorities within this Lot.
Body type conversions to include but not limited to: Pedestrian, sub-compact, compact, mid-size and truck-mounted sweepers.
Within Lot 3, Contracting Authorities can nominate their preferred chassis for use by the successful Supplier (the vehicle convertor) when supplying body type conversions. In these circumstances, the successful Supplier (vehicle convertor) is liable for the vehicle(s) ordered until delivered and signed for by the Contracting Authority. For clarity, for all purchases made within Lot 3 the invoice and contractual relationship remains between the Contracting Authority and the successful Supplier (vehicle convertor).
Lot #4Winter maintenance conversions up to 44tCancelledRenewal UK
This Lot is for the purchase of chassis converted to winter maintenance activities. Fuel types to include, but are not limited to, Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric, LPG (liquid petroleum gas), Hydrogen and Bio fuels. Contracting Authorities can if they choose to, nominate a preferred chassis for conversion. Alternatively, where the Contracting Authority owns an existing chassis, they can pay for the body only for the purpose of mounting on an existing chassis. Convertors can make available for sale ex-demonstration vehicles to Contracting Authorities within this Lot.
Body type conversions to include but not limited to: quick change/demountable body systems, gritters, snowploughs, auger spreaders, liquid de-icers, trailed gritters, compact gritters, and multi-purpose bodies.
Within Lot 4, Contracting Authorities can nominate their preferred chassis for use by the successful Supplier (the vehicle convertor) when supplying body type conversions. In these circumstances, the successful Supplier (vehicle convertor) is liable for the vehicle(s) ordered until delivered and signed for by the Contracting Authority. For clarity, for all purchases made within Lot 4 the invoice and contractual relationship remains between the Contracting Authority and the successful Supplier (vehicle convertor).
Lot #5Specialist conversions up to 44tAwardedRenewal UK
This Lot is for the purchase of chassis converted to specialist and/or municipal functions. Fuel types to include, but are not limited to, Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric, LPG (liquid petroleum gas), Hydrogen and Bio fuels. Contracting Authorities can if they choose to, nominate a preferred chassis for conversion. Alternatively, where the Contracting Authority owns an existing chassis, they can pay for the body only for the purpose of mounting on an existing chassis. Convertors can make available for sale ex-demonstration vehicles to Contracting Authorities within this Lot.
Body type conversions to include but not limited to: tippers, dropside, flat, beavertail, curtain-side, box, Luton, tanker, gully emptier, aerial platforms, hook loader, quick change/demountable body systems, jetter, cranes, mobile library and offices, vehicle and plant recovery, street lighting and highway maintenance bodies, road marking, hotbox, multipurpose bodies, Impact Protection vehicles and trailers, generators, temporary lighting, blue light/emergency response, and any other body type a Contracting Authority may require including associated trailers
Within Lot 5, Contracting Authorities can nominate their preferred chassis for use by the successful Supplier (the vehicle convertor) when supplying body type conversions. In these circumstances, the successful Supplier (vehicle convertor) is liable for the vehicle(s) ordered until delivered and signed for by the Contracting Authority. For clarity, for all purchases made within Lot 5 the invoice and contractual relationship remains between the Contracting Authority and the successful Supplier (vehicle convertor).
Lot #6Electric & Hydrogen drivetrain conversionsAwardedRenewal UK
Electric or hydrogen vehicle drivetrain conversion systems, to include range-extending solutions. This Lot is for the supply, fit, and/or refurbishment of electric or hydrogen drivetrain solutions to repower internal combustion engine vehicles.
Types of vehicles to be repowered includes but is not limited to, all HGVs (of any weight and chassis), light and medium commercial vehicles (from 3.5t to 12.5t) and buses (from 5 to any number of seats) including accessible and non-accessible, articulated and double decked. Services to be provided includes but is not limited to, design, conversion, warranty, servicing, maintenance and training.
Lot #7Roll on - roll off (RoRo) containers and skipsCancelledRenewal UK
Supply (not hire) of roll-on, roll-off (RoRo) containers and skips suitable for a wide variety of waste streams as required by Contracting Authorities. E.g. bulky waste, construction/demolition waste, non-hazardous waste, heavy materials, metals, soils. To include, rear end loader (REL), front end loader (FEL), smooth sided, heavy-duty, and enclosed/lockable options suitable for hazardous waste streams such as asbestos. Sizes to include, but not limited to, 40yd, 20yd, 16yd, 14yd, 12yd, 8yd, and 4yd.
Lot #8Waste bins, food waste caddies, and wheelie binsAwardedRenewal UK
Supply of waste bins, food waste caddies, and wheelie bins. Waste containers in plastic (e.g. HDPE) or, if required, metal or other suitable material suitable for a wide range of waste streams. To include, but not limited to the following categories of waste containers in any capacity, wheeled/mobile containers, garden/bio waste, pre-sorting bins/caddies, streetscene litter bins, underground systems, recycling/collection banks, and hazardous waste systems.
Additional services associated with this Lot can include the provision of container refurbishment and recycling.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded without competition
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Direct award (no call for competition)
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · 12 months prior to the published expiry date.
- First published
- 18 Apr 2024, 13:50 BST
- Last source update
- 6 May 2026, 14:14 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 25 Sept 2024 – …
- Authority reference
NGRP-0124- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-041528- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-045357Find a Tender
- Why no open competition
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
- Published justification
Purchase was made by way of a direct award on the TPPL/NEPO244 framework
Publisher note: GO Reference: GO-202656-PRO-36216417
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 9 Oct 2024, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 120 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 25 Sept 2024, 13:00 BST
Timeline
15 Aug 2024 → 6 May 2026 · 4 dates- Next notice expected15 Aug 2024, 00:00 BST
- Bids opened25 Sept 2024, 13:00 BST
- Submission deadline9 Oct 2024, 12:00 BST
- Notice published172 days ago6 May 2026, 14:14 BST
Notice history
10 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 21 Aug 2024- Published value updated to £1,100,000,00021 Aug 2024, 14:45 BSTwas £100,000,000
- Status changed to active21 Aug 2024, 14:45 BST
- Procurement method changed21 Aug 2024, 14:45 BST
- Deadline published: 25 Sept 2024, 12:00 BST21 Aug 2024, 14:45 BST
- Buyer details updated21 Aug 2024, 14:45 BST
- Deadline moved to 9 Oct 2024, 12:00 BST24 Sept 2024, 08:26 BST+14 days · was 25 Sept 2024, 12:00 BST
- Status changed to complete3 Feb 2025, 11:52 GMT
- Buyer details updated3 Feb 2025, 11:52 GMT
- Procurement method changed6 May 2026, 14:14 BST
- Buyer details updated6 May 2026, 14:14 BST
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeadlineIV.2.2 | 25 Sept 2024 | 9 Oct 2024 | +14 d |
1 amendment published without a description.
Routine re-releases (5)
- 2024-08: 1 release · 21 Aug 2024
- 2024-04: 1 release · 18 Apr 2024
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Vehicle Chassis up to 44t1 award | |||
| DAF Trucks NV | £1,100,000,000 †very large published value · not counted until verified, check the notice | — | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Refuse collection conversions up to 44t1 award | |||
| Thompsons (UK) Limited | £1,100,000,000 †very large published value · not counted until verified, check the notice | — | Awarded |
| Lot 5 · Specialist conversions up to 44t1 award | |||
| Cumberland Platforms Ltd | £1,100,000,000 †very large published value · not counted until verified, check the notice | — | Awarded |
| Lot 6 · Electric & Hydrogen drivetrain conversions1 award | |||
| Equipmake Limited | £1,100,000,000 †very large published value · not counted until verified, check the notice | — | Awarded |
| Lot 8 · Waste bins, food waste caddies, and wheelie bins2 awards | |||
| CRAEMER UK LIMITED | £1,100,000,000 †very large published value · not counted until verified, check the notice | — | Awarded |
| EGBERT H. TAYLOR & COMPANY LIMITEDSME | £1,100,000,000 †very large published value · not counted until verified, check the notice | — | Awarded |
| Not linked to a lot4 awards | |||
| Aebi Schmidt UK LimitedSME | £1,100,000,000 †very large published value · not counted until verified, check the notice | — | Awarded |
| Dennis Eagle Ltd | £1,100,000,000 †very large published value · not counted until verified, check the notice | — | Awarded |
| Econ Engineering LtdSME | £1,100,000,000 †very large published value · not counted until verified, check the notice | — | Awarded |
| Electra Commercial Vehicles LtdSME | £1,100,000,000 †very large published value · not counted until verified, check the notice | — | Awarded |
60 further award records carry no date or value.
Contracts
Contract 041528-2026-1
- Signed
- 7 Jan 2026
- Value
- £102,786
- Status
- active
Contract 003448-2025-1 · Aebi Schmidt UK LimitedSME
- Signed
- 3 Feb 2025
- Value
- £1,100,000,000
- Status
- active
Contract 003448-2025-10 · Cumberland Platforms Ltd
- Signed
- 3 Feb 2025
- Value
- £1,100,000,000
- Status
- active
Contract 003448-2025-11 · CRAEMER UK LIMITED
- Signed
- 3 Feb 2025
- Value
- £1,100,000,000
- Status
- active
Contract 003448-2025-12 · Thompsons (UK) Limited
- Signed
- 3 Feb 2025
- Value
- £1,100,000,000
- Status
- active
Contract 003448-2025-13 · DAF Trucks NV
- Signed
- 3 Feb 2025
- Value
- £1,100,000,000
- Status
- active
Contract 003448-2025-14 · Dennis Eagle Ltd
- Signed
- 3 Feb 2025
- Value
- £1,100,000,000
- Status
- active
Contract 003448-2025-15 · Econ Engineering LtdSME
- Signed
- 3 Feb 2025
- Value
- £1,100,000,000
- Status
- active
Contract 003448-2025-16 · EGBERT H. TAYLOR & COMPANY LIMITEDSME
- Signed
- 3 Feb 2025
- Value
- £1,100,000,000
- Status
- active
Contract 003448-2025-17 · Electra Commercial Vehicles LtdSME
- Signed
- 3 Feb 2025
- Value
- £1,100,000,000
- Status
- active
Contract 003448-2025-18 · Equipmake Limited
- Signed
- 3 Feb 2025
- Value
- £1,100,000,000
- Status
- active
Contract 003448-2025-19
- Signed
- 3 Feb 2025
- Value
- £1,100,000,000
- Status
- active
Contract 003448-2025-2
- Signed
- 3 Feb 2025
- Value
- £1,100,000,000
- Status
- active
Contract 003448-2025-20
- Signed
- 3 Feb 2025
- Value
- £1,100,000,000
- Status
- active
Contract 003448-2025-21
- Signed
- 3 Feb 2025
- Value
- £1,100,000,000
- Status
- active
Contract 003448-2025-22
- Signed
- 3 Feb 2025
- Value
- £1,100,000,000
- Status
- active
Contract 003448-2025-23
- Signed
- 3 Feb 2025
- Value
- £1,100,000,000
- Status
- active
Contract 003448-2025-24
- Signed
- 3 Feb 2025
- Value
- £1,100,000,000
- Status
- active
Contract 003448-2025-25
- Signed
- 3 Feb 2025
- Value
- £1,100,000,000
- Status
- active
Contract 003448-2025-26
- Signed
- 3 Feb 2025
- Value
- £1,100,000,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Vehicle Chassis up to 44t | 73bids · 73 electronic | 47 | — | — |
| 2 · Refuse collection conversions up to 44t | 73bids · 73 electronic | 47 | — | — |
| 3 · Sweeper conversions up to 44t | 73bids · 73 electronic | 47 | — | — |
| 4 · Winter maintenance conversions up to 44t | 73bids · 73 electronic | 47 | — | — |
| 5 · Specialist conversions up to 44t | 73bids · 73 electronic | 47 | — | — |
| 6 · Electric & Hydrogen drivetrain conversions | 73bids · 73 electronic | 47 | — | — |
| 7 · Roll on - roll off (RoRo) containers and skips | 73bids · 73 electronic | 47 | — | — |
| 8 · Waste bins, food waste caddies, and wheelie bins | 73bids · 73 electronic | 47 | — | — |
| Whole notice | 73bids · 73 electronic | 47 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
5 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- Rochford District CouncilContracting authority
- THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITEDContracting authorityRegional or local authorityGeneral public services
- THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED T/A NORTH EAST PROCUREMENT ORGANISATION (NEPO)Contracting authorityRegional or local authorityGeneral public services
- THE PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP LIMITED (TPPL)Contracting authority
Bidders & participating suppliers
70 commercial parties on the notice · 50 awardedThe first 50 of 70 commercial parties (by name); the JSON mirror lists them all.
- A M Phillip Trucktech LtdAwarded supplier
- Aebi Schmidt UK LtdAwarded supplier
- Aldercote LimitedAwarded supplier
- Allan Fuller LimitedAwarded supplier
- BritishBins LtdAwarded supplier
- Bucher MunicipalAwarded supplier
- Bunce (Ashbury) LtdAwarded supplier
- Ciceley Commercials LimitedAwarded supplier
- Contenur UK LimitedAwarded supplier
- Craemer UK LimitedAwarded supplier
Show 40 more suppliers
- Cumberland Platforms LtdAwarded supplier
- DAF Trucks NVAwarded supplier
- Dennis Eagle LimitedAwarded supplier
- ESE World LimitedAwarded supplier
- Econ Engineering LtdAwarded supplier
- Egbert H. Taylor & CompanyAwarded supplier
- Electra Commercial VehiclesAwarded supplier
- Equipmake LimitedAwarded supplier
- Estar Truck & Van LimitedAwarded supplier
- Euro Commercials (South Wales) LtdAwarded supplier
- Farid Hillend Engineering LtdAwarded supplier
- Faun Zoeller UK LtdAwarded supplier
- Ford & Slater LimitedAwarded supplier
- Glasdon (UK) LimitedAwarded supplier
- Guest Motors LimitedAwarded supplier
- HIAB LimitedAwarded supplier
- Harsh LimitedAwarded supplier
- Heathrow Truck Centre LimitedAwarded supplier
- IPL Plastics (UK) LtdAwarded supplier
- Intercounty Truck & Van LimitedAwarded supplier
- Isuzu Truck (UK) LimitedAwarded supplier
- Iveco LimitedAwarded supplier
- Lawrence Vehicles LimitedAwarded supplier
- Leo Group LimitedAwarded supplier
- Lookers Group FleetAwarded supplier
- Lothian Vehicle BodybuildersAwarded supplier
- MAC's Truck Sales LimitedAwarded supplier
- Mackworth Vehicle ConversionsAwarded supplier
- Macpac Refuse Bodies LtdAwarded supplier
- Magnetic Systems TechnologyAwarded supplier
- Man Truck and Bus UK LimitedAwarded supplier
- Marvtech LimitedAwarded supplier
- Motus Group UK LtdAwarded supplier
- NTM-GB LimitedAwarded supplier
- North East Truck & Van LtdAwarded supplier
- Northside Truck and Van LtdAwarded supplier
- Refuse Vehicle SolutionsAwarded supplier
- Renault Trucks UK LimitedAwarded supplier
- Rexmar Engineering LimitedAwarded supplier
- Romaquip LtdAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria