Planning

Supply and maintenance of vehicles for outright purchase (minibuses)

LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 15:08

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Harrow is planning a procurement process titled "Supply and maintenance of vehicles for outright purchase (minibuses)" within the motor vehicles category. This initiative focuses on the Special Needs Transport Service operated by the borough. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with the contract period expected to commence on 6th January 2027 and conclude on 5th January 2034. Located in Harrow, UK, the buying organisation functions as a sub-central government public authority. Important developments related to this tender are scheduled for future notification by 5th January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) skilled in supplying and maintaining motor vehicles. Companies specialising in the manufacturing, sale, and upkeep of minibuses will find this procurement process suitable for their business objectives. By participating, businesses can expand their client base in the public sector and contribute to essential transport services for special needs communities within Harrow. Given the planned procurement status, interested parties should prepare to position themselves competitively when the tender is formally announced.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and maintenance of vehicles for outright purchase (minibuses)

Notice Description

Supply and maintenance of vehicles for outright purchase (minibuses) Special Needs Transport Service operated by London Borough of Harrow

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052448
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026883-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2027 - 5 Jan 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@harrow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARROW
Postcode
HA3 8FL
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Local Authority
Harrow
Electoral Ward
Kenton West
Westminster Constituency
Harrow East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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