Award

Purchase of a Minibus

SWANLEY TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Apr 2024 at 08:27

Award Notice
Tender

23 Nov 2023 at 18:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Swanley Town Council has completed the procurement process for the "Purchase of a Minibus" tender. This tender, classified under Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons, had a value of £40,000 and a deadline for submissions on 27th February 2024. The contract period for this tender ranged from 7th March 2024 to 7th March 2024, and the award decision was made on 18th April 2024.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in the transportation industry, specifically those supplying accessible minibuses, to engage with Swanley Town Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to participate in this open procedure tender above the threshold.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of a Minibus

Notice Description

You are invited to tender for the supply of at least a 16 passenger minibus no earlier model than a 2018 plate. The minibus must be fully accessible. If you wish to tender, please send your quotation (together with the information requested below) by post to arrive by 28th February 2024 at the latest. The quotation should be sent in a plain envelope and must be addressed to Swanley Town Council (Tender), Civic Centre, St Mary's Road, Swanley, BR87BU It is intended that the Council will make a decision on the 6th March. However, the Council is not obliged to accept the lowest, or any, tender. As well as the quotation, please state in writing: a) the earliest date that you could supply the vehicle, b) at least two references from customers who have bought a minibus from yourselves (or contact details of at least two referees who have bought a minibus from yourselves), c) whether you offer part exchange facilities d) whether you can offer the following services post purchase (these are not part of the tender but are for post contract information purposes): 1) servicing of minibus & passenger lift* 2) 10 week safety checks on the minibus* 3) MOT* 4) Full annual & six month LOLER tests on passenger lift*. *Please state whether you use a third party for any of these.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a88b9fec-ff2e-4ad3-a117-fad801e257b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ee6ca1d-a94f-47a6-8608-e9941db57300
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2024 - 7 Mar 2024 24 hours
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
SWANLEY TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANLEY
Postcode
BR8 7BU
Post Town
Bromley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sevenoaks
Electoral Ward
Swanley St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Sevenoaks

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAWSONS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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