Vehicle Purchase
Key facts
Framework Number: Y22024
Framework Period: 01 May 2023 - 30 April 2027
FTS Contract Arranged by: Procurement Services
FTS Contract Notice:
2022/S 000-035412
FTS Award Notice:
2023/S 000-018268
Last Updated: 23 May 2025
Framework Scope
This framework is split into 4 LOTs and all LOTs have the option to supply pre-registered and ex-demo vehicles when specified. All supplied vehicles can be petrol, diesel, hybrid, electric, LPG, hydrogen or biofuel-based.
What are the benefits of using this framework?
- All our frameworks are free to access.
- This framework is fully compliant with the PCR 2015.
- Authorised participants can re-open competition within the framework, removing the need for a full tender exercise or lengthy supplier evaluation each time they have a vehicle purchase requirement, saving time and costs associated with procurement exercises.
- Direct Award capability – giving you a quick, easy and PCR 2015 compliant route to procurement.
- The terms and conditions are safe and designed to protect you.
- Free and full support on using the framework through the Procurement Services team.
- You are able to benefit from aggregated spend and lower pricing based on the value of the overall contract, even on low spend orders.
- The framework will be managed and monitored by Procurement Services (acting for Kent County Council) on behalf of our customers and your views and requirements will be taken into account when reviewing and developing the contract.
LOT 3
Light to Medium Commercial Vehicles (up to 7.5 tonnes)
This LOT is for the supply of light to medium commercial vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes, it covers but is not limited to the supply of:
- Car-derived vans
- 4x4’s variants
- Refuse vehicles
- Road sweepers
- Minibuses
This LOT also covers vehicles with conversions including but not limited to;
- Library vehicles
- Tippers
- Refuse vehicles
- Minibuses and any other body type.
LOT 4
Heavy Commercial Vehicles (over 7.5 tonnes up to 12.5 tonnes)
This LOT is for the supply of heavy commercial vehicles over 7.5 tonnes and up to 12.5 tonnes, it covers but is not limited to the supply of
- Car-derived vans
- 4x4’s variants
- Refuse vehicles
- Road sweepers
- Minibuses
This LOT also covers vehicles with conversions including but not limited to;
- Library vehicles
- Blue light vehicles
- Jetters
- Tippers
- Cranes
- Refuse vehicles
- Minibuses and any other body type.
LOT 6
Emergency Services Light to Medium Commercial Vehicles (up to 7.5 tonnes)
This LOT is for the supply of light to medium commercial vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes, it covers but is not limited to the supply of
- Car-derived vans
- 4x4’s variants
- Minibuses
This LOT also covers vehicles with conversions for any body type up to 7.5 tonnes.
LOT 7
Conversion services for vehicles
Conversion is defined as ‘to convert a vehicle to be suitable for different operational purposes’. It covers, but is not limited to:
- Fitting of all electrical equipment including emergency warning systems Vehicle Conversion Services and ANPR/MDT cameras
- Communication equipment such as antennae and radios
- Dash control systems and switch panels
- Seating suited for required purpose
- Bespoke storage
- Livery
- Emergency warning equipment (e.g. lightbars and sirens)
- Telematics and data recorders
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile library fittings
- Chillers/freezers
- LOT 3
- Aebi Schmidt UK Ltd
- Bucher Municipal Ltd
- Dennis Eagle Ltd
- James A Cuthbertson Ltd
- Nissan Motor (GB) Limited
- NTM-GB Ltd
- Scarab Sweepers Limited
- Terberg DTS UK LTD
How to access the framework
All public bodies have access to this framework with the agreement of the contracting authority (Procurement Services). Those organisations who may wish to access this framework will be the police service, the fire service, the NHS & NHS trusts, third sector organisations, academic centres (including academies), publicly funded organisations and publicly owned private companies, operating within the geographic boundaries of the United Kingdom, Channel Islands and Northern Ireland.