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For the Supply of Five (17 Seater) Minibuses

MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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29 May 2026 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of five 17-seater minibuses has been overseen by the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority, a regional authority located in Bootle, United Kingdom. The contract, identified as MFRS 2226-81, relates to the goods category, specifically minibuses classified under CPV code 34114400. This process is at the awarding stage, as evidenced by its completion status and the contract's signing date of 22 May 2026. Ford Retail Limited, located in Colchester, has been awarded the contract, valued at £236,702.85. The procurement method utilised was a limited award procedure conducted through the YPO Framework, without prior publication of a call for competition, as it fell outside standard directive applications.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and leasing of vehicles, particularly those with experience in providing specialised transport solutions like minibuses. Companies that are large-scale suppliers, similar to Ford Retail Limited, with the capability to meet regional requirements promptly, could effectively compete in such procurement activities. Participation in similar tenders could offer firms a steady revenue stream and the chance to establish or enhance their presence within the public sector transport supply market, particularly in supporting local and regional authorities across the UK.

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Notice Title

For the Supply of Five (17 Seater) Minibuses

Notice Description

Supply of five, seventeen seater minibuses

Procurement Information

The Contract was Procured via the YPO Framework 0001170 PURCHASE, LEASE AND HIRE OF SPECIALIST VEHICLES 3.5T AND OVER INCLUDING ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Lot 8: Purchase and Lease of Minibuses, Coaches, Buses and any other Mass Transit Technologies Under PCR 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a899
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050727-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£236,702 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L30 4YD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORD RETAIL

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