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ZEBRA2 Funding Electric Bus Procurement

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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29 Jan 2025 at 12:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council has completed the procurement process titled "ZEBRA2 Funding Electric Bus Procurement" for the acquisition of seven electric buses under the industry category of electric buses (CPV code: 34144910). This contract, valued at £2,695,378 GBP, is part of the Procurement Partnership Bus and Coach Purchase framework, specifically targeting Lot 4 for 36-75 seat buses and coaches. The contract period is set from 28 January 2025 to 1 September 2035, with the award being active since 27 January 2025. The delivery location for the buses is within the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture or supply of electric buses, particularly those capable of meeting the specified seat range and delivery requirements. SMEs are particularly well-suited to take advantage of such procurement opportunities, fostering competitiveness and innovation within the electric vehicle sector. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can establish or enhance relationships with local councils, such as Cornwall Council, supporting the transition to cleaner, sustainable public transportation solutions. The procurement method used was classified as "Other," underlining a distinctive and potentially bespoke procurement approach tailored to the specific needs of this procurement initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ZEBRA2 Funding Electric Bus Procurement

Notice Description

Procurement of 7 Electric Buses via The Procurement Partnership Bus and Coach Purchase framework Lot 4 36-75 seat buses and coaches

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf218df6-b07b-4ead-a4e7-b5c974a56083
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acc39c3d-f178-48a0-9e1e-45e10fcaaf49
Current Stage
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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
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34144910 - Electric buses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,695,378 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,695,378 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2025 - 1 Sep 2035 Over 5 years
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
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAMFORD BUS COMPANY LTD TRADING AS WRIGHTBUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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