Award

Supply of One x 17-seater Minibus

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Oct 2025 at 16:00

Tender

11 Jul 2025 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has successfully completed the procurement process for the supply of a 17-seater minibus for Tirdeunaw School. The procurement was under the "goods" category with the main procurement method being an open, below-threshold competition. Hawkstone Farley Group Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, was awarded the contract, and the contract was signed on 28th July 2025. The contract period spanned from 30th July to 30th August 2025, with a total contract value of £44,611.20. This procurement falls under the category of public authority - sub-central government, with regulations governed by Welsh devolved authorities.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the automotive and transport sectors, particularly those dealing with minibuses and related equipment. Companies suited to participate in similar tenders are often small to medium-sized enterprises with the capability to deliver quality vehicles at competitive prices. The procurement format encourages wider participation through open competition, offering a pathway for small businesses to establish or strengthen their relationship with local government bodies. Suppliers interested in future opportunities with the City & County of Swansea should ensure their registration on the relevant eTender portals and actively monitor upcoming tenders.

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Notice Title

Supply of One x 17-seater Minibus

Notice Description

Supply of 17-seater minibus for Tirdeunaw School. Initial purchase with subsequent leasing via Treasury Management

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055d76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064945-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34114400 - Minibuses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£37,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,176 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2025 - 30 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447954138527

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAWKSTONE FARLEY GROUP

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