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Procurment of 9 Accessible Minibuses

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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28 May 2026 at 14:35

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has completed a procurement process for the conversion of nine base vans into accessible minibuses, incorporating wheelchair access systems and safety features. Classified under the industry category of goods, specifically minibuses, it aims to support transport accessibility needs in the UKD72 region. The contract, valued at £842,238, was awarded on 28th May 2026 to TREKA BUS LIMITED. The procurement method was selective, facilitated through an award under an existing framework. The contract will be effective from 9th June 2026 until 8th June 2027, with a standstill period concluding on 8th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle modification and accessibility solutions. Companies that focus on automotive manufacturing and conversion can benefit from partnerships with public authorities looking to enhance transportation services. SME suppliers like TREKA BUS LIMITED, which have experience in converting vehicles to meet specific accessibility standards, are well-positioned to leverage such procurement initiatives to expand their business scope and reinforce their role within this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurment of 9 Accessible Minibuses

Notice Description

Liverpool city council require a supplier to deliver full conversion of nine base vans into safe, accessible, and fully compliant minibuses, including the installation of specialist seating, wheelchair access systems such as lifts, ramps, restraints and tracking, and all required safety features including signage and emergency exits

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a7f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050439-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£701,865 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 8 Jun 2027 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
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TREKA BUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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