Award

GB-Dref: TPPL Ceredigion County Council BNES Bus Lot 2 - Up to 14 x Wheelchair Accessible Minibuses (24392)

CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

01 May 2025 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

Ceredigion County Council has completed a procurement process to award a contract for the supply of up to 14 wheelchair-accessible minibuses. This procurement falls under the industry category of minibuses (CPV: 34114400) and is aimed at addressing transport needs within Wales, United Kingdom. The process moved through its final stage, the award stage, with the contract period starting on 10 April 2025 and concluding on 10 May 2025. The tender period ended on 9 April 2025, with an award value of £530,210. The overall procurement method details were not specified.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in vehicle conversions and supply, such as large-scale enterprises with the capacity for producing wheelchair-accessible minibuses. The successful supplier, Courtside Conversions Limited, exemplifies the type of business well-positioned to compete for such tenders, with a focus on accessible vehicle solutions that can serve public sector transportation needs efficiently. This type of procurement highlights the increasing demand for specialised vehicles, encouraging businesses to innovate and expand their service offerings in this niche market.

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Notice Title

GB-Dref: TPPL Ceredigion County Council BNES Bus Lot 2 - Up to 14 x Wheelchair Accessible Minibuses (24392)

Notice Description

10 x Wheelchair Accessible Minibuses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97066074-31a3-4fc6-8e00-3278941e1ad3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16072b56-9e83-4cb8-b836-d98ec4582575
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£530,210 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£530,210 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2025 - 10 May 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEUADD-Y-DREF
Postcode
SY23 2EB
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COURTSIDE CONVERSIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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