Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c71-d8d4-7127-a214-b09eff823322/highways-fleet-vehicle-replacement-framework awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Highways Fleet Vehicle Replacement Framework [Cumbria County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cumbria-county-council) Often single bidder Estimated value £5,000,000 Published 21 Dec 2020 Deadline Closed 28 Jan 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Tender Opportunity; [the-chest.org.uk](https://www.the-chest.org.uk/) The Council operates a highways fleet consisting of 280 various types of vehicle from small panel vans up to 28 tonne gritters/tippers. The majority of this fleet was procured in or around 2012. Many of the vehicles are now coming to the end of their economically viable life. This framework is to allow the Council to implement a fleet replacement programme over the next 4 years. The Goods have been divided into the following vehicle types (Lots): • Lot 1 - Multi-purpose chassis and bodies • Lot 2 - Loadalls • Lot 3 - MWEPS • Lot 4 - Tractor Excavators • Lot 5 - 3.5 tonne Crew Cab Pickups • Lot 6 - Small Crew Vans • Lot 7 - 1.5t Pickup It is anticipated that a single supplier will be appointed to Lot 1 and up to 6 suppliers will be appointed to each of the remaining Lots (Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7). ## CPV classification Motor vehicles for the transport of goods Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/66e231de-46a7-4262-bce1-bf5d7c64449d) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Cumbria County Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cumbria-county-council) [Sector More Transport equipment & vehicles tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/transport-equipment-vehicles) ## More tenders like this [Fire engines – Löschfahrzeug mit Bergeausrüstung LF-B · Marktgemeinde Natternbach · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3f0d-7330-9b63-15c71c296ead/austria-fire-engines-loschfahrzeug-mit-bergeausrustung-lf-b) [Driving simulators – Dostawa i zakup symulatora ciągnika rolniczego, kombajnu zbożowego, ładowarki teleskopowej, wózka jezdniowego (widłowego) oraz samochodu osobowego w jednym urządzeniu – 2 sztuki · Zespół Szkół Centrum Kształcenia Rolniczego Im. Władysława Grabskiego · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3fb8-726c-b5f9-207c29d0524c/poland-driving-simulators-dostawa-i-zakup-symulatora-ciagnika-rolniczego-ko) [Miscellaneous spare parts – Mercedes Benz transporto priemonių atsarginės dalys · Gynybos Resursų Agentūra Prie Kam · 7 days left · 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-2a19-7030-8c6b-4ec58460f4ff/lithuania-miscellaneous-spare-parts-mercedes-benz-transporto-priemoniu-atsar) [Special-purpose motor vehicles – Road-Rail Truck with Rubber Tyres and Rail Wheels · Pääkaupunkiseudun Kaupunkiliikenne Oy · 43 days left · 1 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-14f3-71d6-a448-343d9d1a19a7/finland-special-purpose-motor-vehicles-road-rail-truck-with-rubber-tyres-and) [Motor vehicles for the transport of goods – Timmerbil JGY · Upphandlingskontoret · 30 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0c3d-711e-a061-282eb71f83ed/sweden-motor-vehicles-for-the-transport-of-goods-timmerbil-jgy) [Control, safety or signalling equipment for roads – Acord cadru de furnizare și punere în funcțiune de echipamente și dotări suplimentare, aferent obiectivului de investiții „Supraînălțare treceri pietoni și intersecții în vecinătatea unităților de învățământ și a zonelor aglomerate · Sector 3 Al Municipiului Bucuresti · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-5cd1-7175-8971-1cd72f0b2a0c/romania-control-safety-or-signalling-equipment-for-roads-acord-cadru-de-fur)