Tender

PAN3195 - Coach and Van Conversion Buses - PATS

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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21 Feb 2025 at 08:45

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21 Feb 2025 at 08:42

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has initiated a public procurement process with the title "PAN3195 - Coach and Van Conversion Buses - PATS," aimed at acquiring transport equipment and auxiliary products for transportation, specifically specialist vehicles. The contract opportunity is divided into two lots: Lot 1 for 18 van conversion passenger transport vehicles and Lot 2 for 3 coach-built passenger transport vehicles. Bidders are invited to bid for either or both lots. The tender, with an estimated value of £1,923,000, was published on 21 February 2025, and the submission deadline is set for 24 March 2025. The contract term starts on 9 June 2025 and lasts for 12 months, with an option to extend for another 12 months. The delivery location is in England, United Kingdom, and the procurement is being conducted through an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies in the vehicle manufacturing and conversion industry to expand their market reach and secure a substantial contract for a high-profile public sector client. Businesses with expertise in producing and customising passenger transport vehicles, particularly those equipped with advanced safety features, aftersales support, and comprehensive driver training programs, would be well-suited for this procurement. The tender requires detailed technical compliance and robust aftersales service provisions, creating openings for businesses capable of demonstrating innovation, reliability, and adherence to stringent specifications. This opportunity could foster business growth through increased production capacity, enhanced industry reputation, and potential for long-term partnerships with Leicester City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PAN3195 - Coach and Van Conversion Buses - PATS

Notice Description

Lot 1 Van Conversion Passenger Transport Vehicles x 18 (eighteen) To supply vehicles to the Council's Specification. Please note: the Specification for the Van Conversion vehicles includes a requirement that four of the eighteen vehicles must be fitted with a driver security feature to ensure a passenger with challenging behaviour cannot interfere with the driver and that the vehicle can be brought safely to standstill if required. Lot 2 Coach-Built Passenger Transport Vehicles x 3 (three) To supply vehicles to the Council's Specification included in the tender documents. As part of the evaluation, bidders asked to explain how they will meet the Council's technical specification for the vehicles and to explain what aftersales support, warranty, driver training/familiarisation they will provide and their delivery timescales for the vehicles. Bids are invited for either or both Lots The contract term is 12 months with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The extension period is to accommodate slippage on the build timescale that may arise due to matters beyond the supplier's control e.g., supply chain delays due to wider socio-economic, political or environmental factors.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f6ea593e-ed81-4c60-bed7-cecdbab07129
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ab7cbdf-a742-458d-8850-84a6fa9dec81
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,923,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 8 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

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