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GB-Bedford: TPPL Central Bedfordshire BNES Bus Lot 3 - 4 x 16 Seat Coachbuilt Minibuses (27643)

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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02 Oct 2025 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council recently completed a procurement process for the provision of four 16-seat coachbuilt minibuses under the title "GB-Bedford: TPPL Central Bedfordshire BNES Bus Lot 3". This contract falls under the industry category of minibuses and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement process, which utilised an unspecified method, progressed to the award stage with the contract having a value of £426,000. Important dates include the tender end date on 2 September 2025, the contract start date on 5 September 2025, and its completion on 5 October 2025. The award was made to Treka Bus Limited, with the final contract also being published on 2 October 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for large-scale manufacturers and suppliers of specialised vehicles looking to expand within the public service sector. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, custom-built minibuses will find this contract particularly advantageous, especially those with the capacity to meet specific transport needs for councils and other public entities. Although not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, this procurement presents a growth opportunity for established businesses in the goods industry aiming to build their presence in the public transport domain in the UK.

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Notice Title

GB-Bedford: TPPL Central Bedfordshire BNES Bus Lot 3 - 4 x 16 Seat Coachbuilt Minibuses (27643)

Notice Description

4 x 16 Seat Coachbuilt Minibuses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49f751a3-37bf-4147-b1e1-cddb1642f453
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4515046d-6c9f-4af0-acb6-a2bfd2628b1a
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
£426,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£426,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2025 - 5 Oct 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9QG
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TREKA BUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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