✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 13 Oct 2026, 11:16.
Opportunity overview
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.
Classification
CPV34121000 — Buses and coaches
Lots
Lot 1Value not stated
Documents and notices
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a TenderOpen source ↗
Published notice details
Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.
The Local Authority is inviting organisations to obtain and review preliminary market engagement documents, and submit completed questionnaires using the the Authority's procurement portal.
All documentation and information can be found at: https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER
All requests for clarification should be submitted via the above portal only and all answers will be published on the portal only.
Completed questionnaires should be submitted to the Authority using the above procurement portal only.
Due
12 Nov 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled
Documents
Entry 1
Id
096366-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
1 VERSION
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096366-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Early-stage market engagement by North East Lincolnshire Borough Council on a proposed 3,500kg–4,250kg GVW youth outreach bus conversion. The council is seeking supplier input on the initial vehicle specification and available build options before a future tender.
Who this may suit
Relevant to suppliers of buses, coaches, vehicle conversions and specialist outreach vehicles. This is not an open tender or confirmed bidding opportunity at this stage.
Key points identified
Vehicle typeVehicle converted for an outreach youth service.Evidence: Description: "a 3500kg to 4250 kg GVW vehicle converted for our outreach youth service".
Vehicle weight range3,500kg to 4,250kg GVW.Evidence: Title and description specify "3500kg/4250kg GVW" and "3500kg to 4250 kg GVW vehicle".
Supplier inputClarification and guidance on the vehicle specification and build options.Evidence: Description states the authority is "looking for clarification and guidance on the specification" and wishes to clarify "what is possible and the options for this vehicle build".
95% approved-analysis confidence7 supplier criteria identified4 risks or unknowns
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Early-stage market engagement by North East Lincolnshire Borough Council on a proposed 3,500kg–4,250kg GVW youth outreach bus conversion. The council is seeking supplier input on the initial vehicle specification and available build options before a future tender.
Who this may suit
Relevant to suppliers of buses, coaches, vehicle conversions and specialist outreach vehicles. This is not an open tender or confirmed bidding opportunity at this stage.
Key deliverables
Provide market feedback on the proposed youth-service vehicle specification.
Advise on feasible vehicle conversion and build options for a 3,500kg–4,250kg GVW vehicle.
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
7 criteria identified
Vehicle type
98% confidence
Vehicle converted for an outreach youth service.
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Description: "a 3500kg to 4250 kg GVW vehicle converted for our outreach youth service".
Vehicle weight range
99% confidence
3,500kg to 4,250kg GVW.
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Title and description specify "3500kg/4250kg GVW" and "3500kg to 4250 kg GVW vehicle".
Supplier input
97% confidence
Clarification and guidance on the vehicle specification and build options.
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Description states the authority is "looking for clarification and guidance on the specification" and wishes to clarify "what is possible and the options for this vehicle build".
Initial specification
96% confidence
An initial specification is referenced in appendix 1, but its contents are not supplied.
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Description: "The authority has produced an initial specification (see appendix 1 attached)".
Supplier eligibility requirements
99% confidence
Unknown.
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No eligibility, financial standing, insurance, company-size or supplier-selection requirements are stated in the supplied notice data.
SME suitability
99% confidence
Unknown.
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Source field suitable_for_sme is null.
VCSE suitability
99% confidence
Unknown.
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Source field suitable_for_vcse is null.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Estimated value
84% confidence
Up to £100,000; whether this is an estimated contract value, budget, or another value measure is not stated.
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Process value_max is 100000 GBP; value_min is null.
Currency
99% confidence
GBP.
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Process currency is GBP.
Commercial terms
99% confidence
Unknown.
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No pricing model, payment terms, contract duration or other commercial terms are supplied.
Delivery
Delivery region
94% confidence
UKE13.
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Delivery location is recorded as region UKE13.
Delivery locality
99% confidence
Unknown.
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Delivery-location locality and postal code are null.
Buyer location
99% confidence
Grimsby, DN31 1HU, United Kingdom.
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Buyer location record lists Grimsby, DN31 1HU, United Kingdom.
Delivery timetable
99% confidence
Unknown.
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No contract start date, end date or delivery schedule is supplied.
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Procurement stage
99% confidence
Planning / preliminary market engagement.
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Process stage and source status are "planning"; notice type is "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender".
Opportunity status
99% confidence
Upcoming early-stage or planned procurement; bidding is not stated to be open.
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Display status is "upcoming" and the description says the authority wishes to consult suppliers before going out to tender.
Procurement method
99% confidence
Unknown.
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procurement_method and procurement_method_details are null.
Submission deadline
99% confidence
Unknown.
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submission_deadline is null.
Future tender
97% confidence
Potential future tender anticipated following supplier consultation; no tender details are supplied.
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Description: "prior to going out to tender".
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Early-stage engagement only
99% confidence
This is a preliminary market engagement notice, not a confirmed open tender. Scope, procurement route, submission arrangements, timetable and final commercial terms remain unknown.
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Notice type is "Preliminary market engagement notice"; display status is "upcoming"; description says consultation will occur prior to going out to tender.
Specification unavailable in supplied evidence
99% confidence
The notice refers to an appendix 1 initial specification, but its content is not included in the supplied data. Detailed conversion requirements cannot be confirmed.
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Description references "appendix 1 attached"; no appendix content is provided.
Value interpretation uncertain
93% confidence
A maximum value of £100,000 is recorded, but no minimum value or explanation of the value basis is supplied.
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value_max is 100000 GBP and value_min is null.
Incomplete lot detail
99% confidence
One planning-stage lot is recorded, but it has no title, description, value, currency or deadline.
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Lot 1 fields are null except for lot_id and planning status.
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