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CP2679-25 Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Aug 2025 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has completed the procurement process for the "CP2679-25 Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles" project, which falls under the industry category of transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation. This procurement involved the purchase of 6 wheelchair accessible buses and 1 wheelchair accessible people carrier. The contract was awarded to GM Coachwork Ltd, commencing on 25 July 2025 and ending on 30 December 2025, with a project value of £488,755. The procurement process followed a specific method outlined as "Other". Situated in Exeter, Devon County Council aimed to address transportation needs within England. The tender stage concluded, and the award was active as of 19 August 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies involved in manufacturing or supplying specialised transport equipment, particularly those focusing on accessibility solutions. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract particularly attractive given its suitability criteria. As a large supplier, GM Coachwork Ltd's involvement underscores the potential advantages for established businesses in the transport sector to engage with public contracts, expanding their reach in providing innovative and accessible transport solutions for local governments.

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Notice Title

CP2679-25 Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

Notice Description

Purchase of 6 wheelchair accessible buses and 1 wheelchair accessible people carrier

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f8c7e11-5bc2-4ba8-9d32-6c04853e9a73
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df191db4-2c06-4581-b132-d72c89d8f668
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
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£528,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£488,755 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2025 - 30 Dec 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
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GM COACHWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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