Award

Conversion of Base Vehicle Units

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

17 Oct 2025 at 13:21

Tender

30 Jul 2025 at 08:52

Planning

21 Jul 2025 at 12:32

Planning

17 Apr 2025 at 07:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Lincolnshire County Council involves the conversion of base vehicle units, specifically a fleet of 8-seat minibuses, with a focus on operating a demand-responsive bus service. This contract, under the industry category of services, is situated in Lincoln, United Kingdom. The procurement, identified with OCID ocds-h6vhtk-050472 and a tender ID of PL23.126, has been completed through an open procedure, with the award announcement dated 17th October 2025. Key dates include the contract period starting on 4th November 2025 and the standstill period concluding on 28th October 2025. The completed lot is valued at £334,440 gross and requires services that include repair and maintenance, classified under CPV code 50000000.

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity for companies specialising in vehicle conversion and maintenance. Businesses such as SMEs, like Dack Conversion Ltd, who are capable of fulfilling the technical and quality requirements of the procurement process, stand to benefit significantly. The open procedure method encourages competitive participation, allowing suitably qualified businesses to vie for the contract, ultimately supporting the expansion of services within the local area of Lincolnshire and potentially boosting the business profiles of suppliers engaged in such specialised services. The renewal potential further enhances this opportunity, offering continuity for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Conversion of Base Vehicle Units

Notice Description

Lincolnshire County Council own a fleet of 8 seat minibuses to operate a demand responsive bus service, the vehicles are van conversions and this procurement is looking for a supplier for the conversion process

Planning Information

Request for Information (RFI) attached, respond date 30/04/2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050472
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066351-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50117100 - Motor vehicle conversion services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£278,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
12 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2025 - 3 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Kerry Gibbs
Contact Email
kerry.gibbs@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1522

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DACK CONVERSION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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