Award

Purchase of E Transit Accessible Minibus

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

11 Feb 2025 at 16:19

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has completed the procurement process for the purchase of an E Transit Accessible Minibus. The tender was aimed at the motor vehicles industry, specifically focusing on electric vehicles and minibuses. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £70,348, was awarded to Gowrings Mobility Group Limited, commencing on 7th February 2025 and concluding on 6th February 2026. The procurement specifically targeted SMEs and covered delivery across a wide range of locations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other parts of the world.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies in the motor vehicle and electric vehicle sectors, particularly those specializing in minibus conversion and accessibility solutions. SMEs with expertise in providing high-quality electric and accessible vehicles are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Successfully securing such contracts can enhance a firm's reputation, expand its market presence, and provide a stable revenue stream over the contract period.

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Notice Title

Purchase of E Transit Accessible Minibus

Notice Description

The procurement was carried out for a E-Transit Accessible Minibus and a 9 Seater Transit for Natural England and was awarded to two suppliers. This contract is for the purchase of a E Transit Accessible Minibus.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85942c17-d1da-4c63-8551-a4337069140e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f728794-31a3-4ac7-b0e1-45a220c2c79c
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34114400 - Minibuses

34144900 - Electric vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,348 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,348 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2025 - 6 Feb 2026 6-12 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
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOWRINGS MOBILITY GROUP

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