Supply of 1 x New 3500kg Caged Tipper Vehicle
North East Lincolnshire Borough CouncilEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
19 June 2026
Published
15 May 2026
Type
goods
Overview
Supply of 1 x New 3500kg Caged Tipper Vehicle by outright purchase
AI Analysis
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The UK government is buying one new 3500kg caged tipper vehicle (a small truck with a cage body that tips to unload cargo). This is a straightforward equipment purchase rather than an ongoing service contract.
Requirements
- Vehicle must be brand new (not second-hand)
- Vehicle must have a 3500kg Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
- Vehicle must have a caged tipper body fitted
- Vehicle must comply with current UK road safety and emissions standards
- Supplier must be able to deliver and possibly provide documentation (V5 registration, warranty details)
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Supply one complete new 3500kg caged tipper vehicle
- Deliver the vehicle to the specified government location
- Provide all relevant registration documents and warranty information
- Possibly arrange training or handover on vehicle operation if requested
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a 'goods supply' contract, not a service — the main deliverable is a physical vehicle. Don't expect ongoing maintenance or support unless explicitly mentioned in the full tender documents.
- 2Check the full specification in the tender documents carefully — the buyer may have specific requirements about the cage design, body material, engine type, or cab configuration that aren't in this summary.
- 3Look for 'evaluation criteria' in the tender pack — the buyer may award on price alone, or may also score on delivery time, warranty length, or vehicle specification.
- 4Confirm whether the price quoted should include delivery, VAT, and registration fees, or if these are added separately — this is a common source of confusion.
- 5If you're a dealer or distributor (not a manufacturer), check whether you need to provide a letter of authority from the vehicle manufacturer or evidence you're an approved dealer.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a small specialist vehicle builder or modifier, you might subcontract the base vehicle from a larger manufacturer and handle the cage fitment yourself — check if this is allowed and factor in lead times.
- Vehicle suppliers often win these contracts on price, but check if the tender scores on 'social value' (e.g. apprenticeships, environmental credentials, or local sourcing) — highlighting these can strengthen a bid from a smaller business.
- Clarify payment terms early — government contracts often have 30-day invoice payment periods, so confirm you can finance the vehicle purchase and delivery before the payment arrives.
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North East Lincolnshire Borough CouncilKey Dates
Published
15 May 2026
Submission deadline
19 June 2026
Notice type
opportunity
Source
eu supply
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