Contract for the Purchase of up to 22 x Waste Collection Vehicles
The contract covers the supply of up to 22 waste collection vehicles for the City and County of Swansea, a local authority responsible for public services in Swansea. Vehicles may be selected from three specifications: a 26-tonne GVW 6x2 rear-steer refuse collection vehicle with bin lift, a 27-tonne GVW 6x2 rear-steer electric refuse collection vehicle with bin lift, and a 26-tonne GVW 6x2 rear-steer twin-compartment refuse collection vehicle. The supplier is expected to provide the specified vehicles and associated services, with performance assessed through completed vehicle delivery, chassis-cab and body warranties, and contract management and support. The quantity purchased will depend on the tender outcome and the Council’s service needs; no estimated contract value, contract duration, or delivery region is specified. The most significant stated qualification requirement is the ability to meet the detailed vehicle specifications and associated requirements in Schedule 1, including its appendices.
Buyer: City & County of Swansea. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 25 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £6m
- Bids close: 26 Oct 2026
- Location: Swansea
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 8 Nov 2026 to 8 Jan 2027
- Category: Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation (34000000)
From the official notice
The City and County of Swansea (‘the Council’) invites Tenders for the supply of certain Goods (‘the Goods’) and Services (the ‘Services’), more particularly described in the Specification. The Invitation to Tender is comprised of 3 vehicle specifications as follows Specification Description 1 26t GVW 6X2 Rear Steer Refuse Collection Vehicle c/w Bin Lift 2 27t GVW 6X2 Rear Steer Electric Refuse Collection Vehicle c/w Bin Lift 3 26t GVW 6X2 Rear Steer Twin Compartment Refuse Collection Vehicle It is the Council’s intention to enter into a contract for up to 22 x Waste Collection vehicles dependant on tender outcome and service needs. These may be selected from any of the three specifications
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 26 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £6m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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