Award

Purchase of a 9-seater, 3.5t adapted minibus

ST.HELENS COUNCIL

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Award

10 Jan 2025 at 22:19

Summary of the contracting process

St. Helens Council has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a 9-seater, 3.5-tonne adapted minibus, classified under industry category CPV 34114400 - Minibuses. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, specifically a mini competition within the Bath & North East Somerset Council, Bus & Coach Procurement Framework via TPPL - Lot 2. The contract was awarded on 10th January 2025, with the contract period commencing on 13th January 2025 and ending on 13th January 2026. The delivery location is within the United Kingdom, with the contract valued at £49,680.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for vehicle manufacturers or companies specialising in adapted vehicle production. Suppliers of modified transport solutions, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts, would find this opportunity well-suited to their strengths. By securing such contracts, businesses can expand their portfolio in the public sector and elevate their market presence. In this case, GM Coachwork Ltd, an SME, was awarded the contract, demonstrating that small to medium-sized enterprises can successfully compete and win significant public procurement contracts.

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Notice Title

Purchase of a 9-seater, 3.5t adapted minibus

Notice Description

The agreed procurement method for the one-off purchase of a 9-seater 3.5t adapted minibus was a mini competition using the Call Off for Vehicle Purchase, Bath & North East Somerset Council, Bus & Coach Procurement Framework - Lot 2, Framework via TPPL.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-612dce56-3bed-4914-b955-48a583d4d324
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f1b05ab-48e0-4721-96b1-b26bb88c794b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34114400 - Minibuses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,680 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,680 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 13 Jan 2026 1-2 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
ST.HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GM COACHWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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