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Provision of Refuse Collection, Recycling and Street Cleansing Vehicles and Maintenance Services

West Northamptonshire Council(buyer)

Published
Published 16 April 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 19 January 2027 (68 days left)

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Overview

West Northamptonshire Council is planning a procurement for a fleet of operational vehicles and associated maintenance services, with an estimated value of £30,000,000. The scope includes refuse collection vehicles (RCVs), food waste vehicles, mechanical sweepers, vans, and other support vehicles alongside vehicle maintenance services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an anticipated submission deadline of 19 January 2027.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Planning
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£30,000,000
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
16 April 2026
Questions by
12 January 2027
Deadline
19 January 2027
Classification (CPV)
Road-sweeping vehiclesVehicles for refuse and sewageVehicles for refuseRefuse-collection vehiclesRefuse-compaction vehiclesRoad sweepersRepair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipmentFleet management, repair and maintenance services+2 more

Competition

Expected competition

2

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation drew a median of 2 bids over the last 24 months; 37% received only one.

Market context

Typical award in Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

£150,000

Median of 5,058 awards in the last 24 months

West Northamptonshire Council in the last 12 months

400

contracts awarded, worth £235,482,770 in total

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  1. Prior Information Notice

    6 November 2026

  2. Prior Information Notice

    16 April 2026

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