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Preliminary Market Engagement for a 3500kg/4250kg GVW Youth Bus

North East Lincolnshire Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

North East Lincolnshire Borough Council has announced plans to buy vehicle and fleet work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £100,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, starting 1 March 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for vehicle and fleet contracts in this region (from 21 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

North East Lincolnshire Council are looking to procure a 3500kg to 4250 kg GVW vehicle converted for our outreach youth service and are looking for clarification and guidance on the specification for this vehicle. The authority has produced an initial specification (see appendix 1 attached) to show potential suppliers what the authorities' initial thoughts are. The authority would prefer to consult with potential suppliers prior to going out to tender to clarify what is possible and the options for this vehicle build.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 096366-2026

About the buyer

North East Lincolnshire Borough CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

97

Awards

37

Suppliers it has used most for vehicle and fleet

All tenders and awards from North East Lincolnshire Borough Council

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From notice 096366-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 13 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 13 October 2026.