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10 Jun 2026 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for acquiring a 19 seater executive coach was conducted by Sellafield, a leading organisation located in Whitehaven, UK. This process falls under the goods category within the industry classification of buses and coaches. The tender was concluded with the award stage on 10 June 2026 following a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the GCA Framework Agreement RM6244. The contract commenced on 15 May 2026 and is set to end on 30 September 2026, with the delivery location specified as North West, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the production or supply of buses and coaches, particularly those capable of supplying vehicles with specific executive features. Although the procurement method was selective, the opportunity to be included in framework agreements like GCA's RM6244 can open doors for similar future contracts. Businesses that regularly provide high-quality, reliable transport solutions could benefit from such tender opportunities, expanding their market reach and enhancing business growth.

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Notice Title

19 Seater Executive Coach

Notice Description

Procurement of a 19 seater executive coach, following a Further Competition from the GCA (formerly CCS) Framework Agreement RM6244 Purchase of Standard and Specialist Vehicles, Lot 8 Buses and Coaches (over 17 seats). The Further Competition was conducted using the Contracting Authority's e-tendering portal https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome using Record Reference C29406.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ac4de68-fb64-451e-850a-84b2cd5d0e8e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3adeb27-70a6-46db-86cf-5cdc63b5da05
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 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
SELLAFIELD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WHITEHAVEN
Postcode
CA24 3HU
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Egremont North and St Bees
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOODALL NICHOLSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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