Award

The Supply of Vehicle Parts to TransportConnect Limited

TRANSPORTCONNECT LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Feb 2025 at 10:43

Tender

16 Oct 2024 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "The Supply of Vehicle Parts to TransportConnect Limited" has been completed, with TransportConnect Limited as the buying organisation. This procurement, falling under the goods category for parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines (CPV code 34300000), is specific to the requirement for vehicle spare parts for TransportConnect’s fleet of adaptive minibuses, cars, and other vehicles used for public services in Lincolnshire, UK. The tender process was an open procedure and the contract was awarded to Digraph Transport Supplies Limited, with the contract amounting to £1,200,000. Key dates include the contract award on 26 February 2025, and it covers delivery locations in the UKF3 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and logistics of vehicle parts and accessories. Companies that can offer high-quality vehicle parts with assured availability, proactive contract management, and efficient delivery systems, especially those catering to adaptive and specialised vehicles, will find this contract particularly beneficial for growth. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Reading, UK, and surrounding regions are well-suited to compete in such tenders, given the precedent set by the awarded supplier, Digraph Transport Supplies Limited.

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Notice Title

The Supply of Vehicle Parts to TransportConnect Limited

Notice Description

The supply of Vehicle Spare Parts to TransportConnect Limited for their fleet of adaptive minibuses and cars (the 'Fleet') in addition to this they also maintain the Lincolnshire gritter fleet along with some LCV's and a small number of trailer mounted items of plant. These vehicles deliver demand-responsive transport and SEND ('Special Educational Needs and Disability') home to school transport.

Lot Information

Lot 1

TransportConnect Limited fleet is maintained at three warehouses within Lincolnshire; Grantham, Billingborough and Lincoln. The Supplier shall ensure that they conform to any legal requirements through the provision of the Services.

Renewal: There will be an option for the Customer to extend the Contract by a period of up to a further two years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ace9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007254-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34300000 - Parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 1 Feb 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORTCONNECT LIMITED
Additional Buyers

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGRAPH TRANSPORT SUPPLIES

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