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GB-Aberdeen: TPPL Aberdeen City Council BNES Bus Lot 3 - 9 x 15 Seat Low Entry Accessible Coachbuilt Welfare Buses (26589)

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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09 Sep 2025 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeen City Council has completed the procurement process for the supply of nine 15-seat low entry accessible coachbuilt welfare buses, as part of their TPPL Aberdeen City Council BNES Bus Lot 3 project. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Buses and coaches" and took place in the United Kingdom, specifically in Scotland. This contract, identified as BIP978656879, reached the award stage with an active status as of 22nd August 2025, following the completion of the tender period which ended on 15th July 2025. The contract period started on 23rd August 2025 and concluded on 23rd September 2025, with a total contract value of £1,502,307.14 GBP. The procurement method details have not been specified, but the main procurement category was identified as goods.

This procurement opportunity is significant for large-scale suppliers specialising in manufacturing and supplying accessible welfare buses, as it reflects a substantial investment in this sector by Aberdeen City Council. The awarded contract to WN Vtech, trading as Mellor Coachcraft, highlights opportunities for companies with expertise in producing customised, accessible transportation solutions. Businesses looking to expand their market presence within the public sector, specifically those focusing on accessibility within public transportation, might find similar tenders advantageous. Despite the tender's completion, insights into the procurement process and requirements can inform future proposals for similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

GB-Aberdeen: TPPL Aberdeen City Council BNES Bus Lot 3 - 9 x 15 Seat Low Entry Accessible Coachbuilt Welfare Buses (26589)

Notice Description

10 x 15 Seat Low Entry Accessible Coachbuilt Welfare Buses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e698160-9430-4b86-8036-5d0b1213a254
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32f67857-4b52-4967-ad6a-3a7a9b13d94d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,502,307 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,502,307 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
22 Aug 2025 - 23 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB25 3RF
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Hilton/Woodside/Stockethill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WN VTECH T/A MELLOR COACHCRAFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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