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GB-Blackpool: TPPL Blackpool Council BNES Bus Lot 3 - 5 x Low Floor Accessible Minibuses (28559)

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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Award

20 Nov 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Blackpool Council, focuses on the acquisition of 5 low-floor accessible minibuses, described under CPV code 34114400. This award stage of the contract has been completed, with Blackpool Council serving as the buying organisation. The contract was awarded to WN Vtech T/A Mellor Coachcraft. The activities are located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 5th November 2025 to 5th December 2025. The total contract value is approximately £629,137.70 GBP. The procurement details remain unspecified, and the procurement process is classified under the goods category.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in manufacturing or supplying accessible minibuses. Companies working within the automotive or public transport industries, particularly those capable of delivering large vehicle projects, stand to benefit significantly from such opportunities. Given its scale and specificity, established firms with prior experience in similar public sector contracts could find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities. Participating in such procurements can help businesses expand their portfolio and strengthen their position in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

GB-Blackpool: TPPL Blackpool Council BNES Bus Lot 3 - 5 x Low Floor Accessible Minibuses (28559)

Notice Description

5 x Low Floor Accessible Minibuses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39dc4919-fdae-40ab-8ea5-645cc249d283
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a63cf50-30fd-4d28-89fd-7833953b7a8e
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

34114400 - Minibuses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£629,137 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£629,137 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2025 - 5 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY3 7HW
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Layton
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WN VTECH T/A MELLOR COACHCRAFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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