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Purchase of 7 coach built low floor wheelchair accessible minibuses

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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03 Oct 2025 at 07:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Bath and North East Somerset Council involved the direct award of a contract for the purchase of seven coach-built low-floor wheelchair-accessible minibuses. This contract, classified under the industry category of low-floor buses (CPV code 34121400), will be executed in England with an award value of £912,750. The procurement stage has already been completed with the award status marked as active from 19th August 2025, and the procurement period will run from 3rd September 2025 to 31st March 2026. The process followed a direct procurement method, indicating a streamlined approach for this goods purchase.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the production or supply of specialised minibuses, particularly those targeting the accessible transport sector. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete in similar procurements due to the suitability criteria that favour such businesses. Prospective contractors with the ability to supply low-floor buses tailored for accessibility can leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their relationships with public sector clients like the Bath and North East Somerset Council, thereby facilitating sustainable business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of 7 coach built low floor wheelchair accessible minibuses

Notice Description

Purchase of 7 coach built low floor wheelchair accessible minibuses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5add7c5d-2f4b-4593-92b0-3d0cbe39aa50
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca6cb0f-f6a2-4e46-bc06-df02e16af03f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34121400 - Low-floor buses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£912,750 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£912,750 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
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
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MELLOR BUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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