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GB-Lincoln: TPPL Lincolnshire County Council BNES Bus Lot 3 - 10 x 16 Seat Low Floor Minibuses (26648)

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Dec 2025 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Lincolnshire County Council recently completed a procurement process for the award of a contract entitled "GB-Lincoln: TPPL Lincolnshire County Council BNES Bus Lot 3 - 10 x 16 Seat Low Floor Minibuses" in the goods category, focusing on minibuses. The tender aimed at acquiring 10 low floor minibuses with a budget of £1,563,480 GBP. The procurement process was initiated as a tender, with the contract period starting on 10th July 2025 and ending on 10th August 2025. The procurement was classified under the industry category with CPV code 34114400 and was intended to support public transportation within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale vehicle manufacturers and suppliers specialising in public transportation solutions. Businesses with expertise in producing and supplying minibuses can leverage this opportunity to gain a foothold or expand their presence in the East Midlands transportation market. The successful supplier for this contract was EVM Direct Limited, highlighting a recognised entity with capabilities in supplying large-scale vehicle contracts, which can serve as a benchmark for other potential bidders in similar future procurements.

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Notice Title

GB-Lincoln: TPPL Lincolnshire County Council BNES Bus Lot 3 - 10 x 16 Seat Low Floor Minibuses (26648)

Notice Description

10 x 16 Seat Low Floor Minibuses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6801da79-c89d-47a1-a90d-f4a4d9578d13
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/167afe80-6eff-4f80-b375-d7facc5fa136
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£1,563,480 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,563,480 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2025 - 10 Aug 2025 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
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1DN
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVM DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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