Award

Purchase of 2 x 9 seater minibuses for Pen y Bryn School

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Mar 2026 at 12:34

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Jun 2024 at 17:12

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In Swansea, the City & County of Swansea initiated a tender for the acquisition of two 9-seater minibuses designated for Pen y Bryn School. The tender process is classified under the goods category, specifically focusing on motor vehicles, and was commenced on the open procurement method. The award stage of the procurement occurred on 9th March 2026, following an open tender period that concluded on 26th June 2024. The contract was actively awarded to Hawkstone Farley Group Ltd, with the contract signing date being 28th June 2024. Businesses interested were encouraged to access procurement documents via eTenderwales to register their interest. The process targeted both individual bidders and consortia bids.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth in the motor vehicle supply sector, particularly for businesses specialising in minibus manufacturing and supply. With the contract successfully awarded, companies like Hawkstone Farley Group Ltd demonstrate the potential for local businesses to engage effectively with regional authorities and expand their portfolio in vehicle supplies. Companies capable of furnishing high-quality minibuses suitable for school transportation would find this type of tender beneficial, offering a chance to establish themselves with public sector contracts. Collaboration through consortia bids was viewed favourably, which could pave the way for strategic partnerships among local suppliers.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of 2 x 9 seater minibuses for Pen y Bryn School

Notice Description

Contract for supply of 2 x 9 seater minibus for Pen Y Bryn School, please see procurement documents for more information

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-142029
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142029
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAWKSTONE FARLEY GROUP

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-kuma6s-142029-2026-03-09T12:34:54Z",
    "date": "2026-03-09T12:34:54Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-kuma6s-142029",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "org-17",
            "name": "City & County of Swansea",
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Civic Centre,",
                "locality": "Swansea",
                "postalCode": "SA1 3SN"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "James Beynon",
                "email": "james.beynon@swansea.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1792637242",
                "url": "http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "REGIONAL_AUTHORITY",
                        "description": "Regional or local authority",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "org-9",
            "name": "City & County of Swansea",
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Civic Centre,",
                "locality": "Swansea",
                "postalCode": "SA1 3SN"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Natalie Phillips",
                "email": "procurement@swansea.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1792637242",
                "url": "http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "org-40",
            "name": "Hawkstone Farley Group Ltd",
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Principality House, Brackla Industrial Estate,",
                "locality": "Bridgend",
                "postalCode": "CF31 2BB"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Supply of 2 x 9 seater minibuses for Pen y Bryn school"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "name": "City & County of Swansea",
        "id": "org-9"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-kuma6s-142029-tender-162632",
        "title": "Purchase of 2 x 9 seater minibuses for Pen y Bryn School",
        "description": "Contract for supply of 2 x 9 seater minibus for Pen Y Bryn School, please see procurement documents for more information",
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-06-26T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-07-04T00:00:00Z"
        },
        "communication": {
            "atypicalToolUrl": "https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "id": "34100000",
                "description": "Motor vehicles",
                "scheme": "CPV"
            }
        ]
    },
    "noticetype": "S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice",
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-kuma6s-142029-award-162632-25",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "org-40",
                    "name": "Hawkstone Farley Group Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "ocds-kuma6s-142029-awarditem-162632-25"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-kuma6s-142029-award-162632-25",
            "awardID": "ocds-kuma6s-142029-award-162632-25",
            "status": "active",
            "dateSigned": "2024-06-28T00:00:00Z"
        }
    ],
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "ocds-kuma6s-142029-bidsstatistic-162632-25",
                "measure": "bids",
                "value": 3
            }
        ]
    }
}