Tender

Contract for Supply 1 x 9 Seater LWB Minibus

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Tender

15 May 2026 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has initiated a public procurement process for the supply of one 9-seater long wheelbase (LWB) minibus. This procurement, classified under the 'Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation' industry category, is guided by an open competition approach. As a 'Below threshold - open competition,' it invites broad participation. Interested parties must submit their tenders via the E-Tendering portal by 28th May 2026 at noon. The process is currently in the tender stage, and inquiries are welcome until the 21st May 2026. The purchasing authority is based in Swansea, in the UK region of UKL18, and the contract is set to commence in early June 2026.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle supply and transport equipment. Companies capable of providing high-quality minibuses with competitive pricing will find this tender particularly appealing. The award criteria designate a significant portion (80%) of the evaluation weight to price, with the remaining 20% attributed to quality, considering vehicle delivery and warranty. SMEs and VCSE organisations are deemed suitable for this opportunity, making it an excellent prospect for small to medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their operations into the public sector market. Businesses should ensure compliance with the specification to maximise their chances of success.

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Notice Title

Contract for Supply 1 x 9 Seater LWB Minibus

Notice Description

Swansea Council is looking to purchase a Nine ( 9) Seater Minibus. Tenderers shall specify in Table 1 the Outright Purchase Price per Vehicle (excluding VAT). This price shall include all associated OTR costs (Road fund licence, 1st registration fee etc).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0699db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044850-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10 Under £100K
Lots Value
£10 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 5 Jun 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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