Award

Replacement Home to School Buses 2024-25

EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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Award

13 Dec 2024 at 17:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority in Northern Ireland has awarded a contract for Replacement Home to School Buses for the period 2024-25 under the CCS Framework RM6244. This procurement falls under the Motor Vehicles category (CPV: 34100000) and involves the delivery of standard and specialist vehicles to the Education Authority by 31st March 2025. The award was finalized on 13th December 2024, following an open procedure, and the total value of the contract is £2,954,150. Key dates include the tender period ending on 20th September 2024 and the contract period running from 14th November 2024 to 31st March 2030. The procurement process is complete, with the contract awarded to Brian Noone Limited and Woodall Nicholson.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses in the motor vehicles industry, particularly those experienced in providing standard and specialist buses. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this opportunity particularly advantageous, as the procurement process considers their suitability. Given the significant contract value and long-term supply commitment, companies involved in manufacturing or supplying motor vehicles can leverage this tender to enhance their market presence and business growth within the UK, specifically catering to educational institutions' transportation needs.

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Notice Title

Replacement Home to School Buses 2024-25

Notice Description

The Education Authority awarded the Home to School Replacement Buses contract via CCS Framework RM6244. Buses will be supplied and delivered to the EA by 31st March 2025. Additional information: Award has been made through Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6244 Purchase of Standard and Specialist Vehicles. Award is for the replacement of buses for the Education Authority Northern Ireland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-545726ad-5baf-40e3-9d49-d4ec1d729774
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/144ca9f3-6445-4d94-b55e-9f2d1673409d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,954,150 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,954,150 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BRIAN NOONE

WOODALL NICHOLSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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