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GB-Preston: TPPL Lancashire County Council BNES Bus Lot 2 - Up to 25 x 3.5t L3H2 5 Seat Minibuses (22351)

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Apr 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has completed a procurement process for the supply of up to 25 wheelchair-accessible minibuses, identified under the tender title "GB-Preston: TPPL Lancashire County Council BNES Bus Lot 2 - Up to 25 x 3.5t L3H2 5 Seat Minibuses (22351)". The procurement falls within the goods category, specifically minibuses, with a CPV classification of 34114400. Awarded to Ford Motor Co. Ltd, this procurement took place in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The award was made during the tender's closing phase, and the contract commenced on 14 December 2024, concluding on 14 January 2025. The total contract value amounts to £1,748,679.75.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacturing and supply of minibuses or similar vehicles. While this particular tender was awarded to a large supplier, similar opportunities could benefit small to medium enterprises skilled in supplying specialised vehicles. Businesses equipped to offer competitive products and pricing in the automotive industry may find substantial growth potential in responding to such tenders, particularly those focusing on accessible transportation solutions for local authorities. Engaging in public procurement processes like these can facilitate entry into or expansion within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

GB-Preston: TPPL Lancashire County Council BNES Bus Lot 2 - Up to 25 x 3.5t L3H2 5 Seat Minibuses (22351)

Notice Description

Spec 1 - Up to 25 x 3.5t L3H2 5 Seat Wheelchair Accessible Minibuses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf07ff45-e39a-4e50-9e4f-aaeae7acc711
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d365430-83e1-4586-8931-79984a734d82
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
£1,748,679 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,748,679 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Dec 2024 - 14 Jan 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris Challenger
Contact Email
chris.challinger@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01772535854

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORD MOTOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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