GB-London: TPPL London Borough of Croydon HCC Lot 2 - 9 x 3.5t Low Floor Beavertail Vehicles (26176)
About This Opportunity
Supplies contract award: GB-London: TPPL. By London Borough of Croydon in United Kingdom, general supplies. Awarded to Lookers Group (GBP 453K, Oct 2025).
This is a supplies contract in the general supplies sector, with a focus on Vehicles. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 453,440.
Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the general supplies sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
This tender opportunity, originating from the United Kingdom, specifically London, seeks the supply of nine (9) new 3.5-tonne low-floor beavertail vehicles. The contracting authority is understood to be TPPL acting on behalf of the London Borough of Croydon.
This procurement falls under the category of vehicle acquisition, with the relevant Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code being 34136000, which covers vans.
The requirement is for a specific type of vehicle, a low-floor beavertail, which is designed for efficient loading and transportation of various equipment or machinery. Prospective suppliers are expected to demonstrate their capability to provide vehicles meeting the specified weight limit of 3.5 tonnes and incorporating the low-floor beavertail design. Typical requirements for such tenders often include detailed specifications regarding vehicle dimensions, payload capacity, engine performance, safety features, and compliance with relevant UK and European road transport regulations.
Furthermore, bidders will likely need to provide information on their manufacturing standards, warranty provisions, delivery timelines, and after-sales support. The tender may also require evidence of previous experience in supplying similar vehicles to public sector bodies. Interested parties should anticipate a thorough evaluation process that assesses both the technical suitability of the proposed vehicles and the overall commercial offering of the supplier. Further details regarding the specific technical specifications, submission deadlines, and evaluation criteria will be made available to registered bidders.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on December 22, 2025. Last refreshed 9 days ago. Reference: BIP1002965776. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About London Borough of Croydon
London Borough of Croydon has issued 30 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 7 currently open and 11 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Lookers Group. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by London Borough of Croydon in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Lookers Group was awarded the contract for £453,440. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference BIP1002965776 when communicating with the contracting authority.
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