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Supply and Delivery of 1 x Accessible Minibus

Halton Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Oct 2025 at 12:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

18 Sep 2025 at 17:22

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 Aug 2025 at 14:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Halton Borough Council focused on the Supply and Delivery of an Accessible Minibus, aligning with the goods category and classified under buses and coaches (CPV: 34121000). The buying organisation, Halton Borough Council, based in Widnes, UK (postcode WA8 7QF), followed an open, below-threshold competition method to ensure a fair bidding environment. The procurement phase advanced through stages from tender initiation on 13th August 2025, moving through evaluation, leading to contract award on 18th September 2025, and concluding with the contract signing on 8th October 2025. The successful bidder, MELLOR BUS LTD, headquartered in Westhoughton, UK, secured an active contract valued at GBP 154,747.8, effective from 13th October to 30th November 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of automotive vehicles, particularly those focusing on accessible transport solutions. Companies such as SMEs involved in the production of specialised vehicular equipment stand to gain from engaging in such procurement exercises. By participating and potentially securing similar contracts, businesses can not only enhance their revenue streams but also solidify their market presence within the public sector automotive supply chain. Companies seeking to establish credibility and leverage public sector opportunities would benefit from monitoring such tenders and aligning their offerings to meet public sector requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of 1 x Accessible Minibus

Notice Description

Halton Borough Council is seeking the supply and delivery of 1 x Accessible Minibus

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058719
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065142-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34121000 - Buses and coaches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£156,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£156,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£153,566 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£154,747 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Halton Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD71 East Merseyside
Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MELLOR BUS LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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