Construction Contract Leads
South West
Category Goods
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 9th Jul 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06c71e |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Flatbed trucks |
| Procurement Method | Below threshold - open competition |
| Value | £32,000 |
South West
Category Goods
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 9th Jul 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06c71e |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Flatbed trucks |
| Procurement Method | Below threshold - open competition |
| Value | £32,000 |
Scope
Reference
20260708_Waste management replacement
Description
The Council of the Isles of Scilly are looking to procure a vehicle that meets the following criteria:
3.5 Tonne LWB chassis in white (3 seat day cab)
1.9 Turbo intercooled Euro 6 engine OR electric equivalent
Long wheel base
Flat bed truck to be minimum 4.3m long x 1.88m wide (internal measurements).
Single rear wheels
400mm high anodised aluminium drop-sides & tailboard
Minimum 15 mm container deck flooring to be 850mm from ground level +/- 50mm.
Gantry with punched infill panel
Manual (preferred) / auto gearbox
3500KG GVW
Non tipping
Reversing camera
Front & rear sensors
Reversing alarm
Electric windows
Flashing warning lights (front / rear)/ Roof mounted led beacon / light bar etc
Interior protection pack (mats & seat covers)
Metal rear light guards
Delivery to Penzance
Side guards (prevent cyclists going between wheels etc)
Type Approved design
Side marker lights as per current regulations
Plastic mudguards with rubber mudflaps
MUST be able to fit through Garrison Arch (Dimensions attached) with clearance as cobbled uneven road surface.
Load retaining hooks / metal rings.
Total value (estimated)
- 拢32,000 excluding VAT
- 拢38,400 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 August 2026 to 3 August 2027
- 1 year, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34134100 - Flatbed trucks
Contract locations
- UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
- UK suppliers
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
24 July 2026, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
procurement [at] scilly.gov.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Contracts will be awarded on the quality: price ratio of 70:30
The quality pass/fail will be determined on the vehicles ability to meet the required dimensional specification.
The quality score will be awarded on the identified vehicles ability to meet the specification.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
Specification for Waste Recycling Collection Vehicle.docx
Garrison Arch dims.pdf
Contracting authority
Council of the Isles of Scilly
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJMD-6413-WGTG
Wesleyan Chapel
Hugh Town
TR210JD
United Kingdom
Email: procurement [at] scilly.gov.uk
Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government