This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jan 2020 at 00:00

Tender

23 Oct 2019 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The North Ayrshire Council is currently involved in a procurement process for the provision of welfare buses, specifically requiring six wheelchair-accessible buses to replace their current fleet, which services social care users in the region. This open tender, categorized under goods, commenced with the submission period ending on 26th November 2019, and the contract start date was set for January 2020, with a completion deadline of July 2020. The total contract value is approximately £550,000, and the procurement method employed is the open procedure.

This procurement opportunity is particularly suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in manufacturing or supplying wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Businesses that can demonstrate relevant technical capabilities and adhere to stringent quality and safety standards will be well-positioned to compete. The contract also presents an opportunity for community engagement initiatives, enhancing the potential for companies focused on social responsibility to establish themselves as preferred suppliers within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provison of Welfare Buses

Notice Description

The Council's current fleet of wheelchair accessible buses are utilised by Social Care Service users throughout the area for a range of educational and care related activities. Provision of 6 wheelchair accessible buses is now required urgently to replace the current fleet vehicles. The contract start date will be in January 2020 and will remain in place until completion of the phased delivery of the vehicles or July 2020 at the latest.

Lot Information

Lot 1

- New 20 seat plus driver (21 Seat) ultra-low floor side and rear entry accessible minibus. Must have space/facility to securely accommodate a minimum 3/4 wheelchair occupants leaving a minimum 4 passenger seats. Ultra-low floor, high roof, twin entry bus, all steel construction where possible (or acceptable alternative) with suitable sound and thermal insulation. - Total flexibility within the saloon for multiple combinations of seating/wheelchair space is paramount. - Vehicle exterior length must not exceed 7900mm approx. - Vehicles built to this specification must satisfy the relevant requirements of the Motor Vehicle (Construction and Use) and the Public Service Vehicle (Condition of Fitness, Equipment and Use) Regulations and DPTAC specification in line with the DDA. All construction and fittings must meet latest Vehicle Type Approval Legislation.

Options: Option to buy additional blinds Option to buy buses based on a manual gearbox

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000601830
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377299
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£527,346 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Woodall Nicholson Limited/Mellor Coachcraft

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT370098
    Provison of Welfare Buses - The Council's current fleet of wheelchair accessible buses are utilised by Social Care Service users throughout the area for a range of educational and care related activities. Provision of 6 wheelchair accessible buses is now required urgently to replace the current fleet vehicles. The contract start date will be in January 2020 and will remain in place until completion of the phased delivery of the vehicles or July 2020 at the latest.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377299
    Provison of Welfare Buses - The Council's current fleet of wheelchair accessible buses are utilised by Social Care Service users throughout the area for a range of educational and care related activities. Provision of 6 wheelchair accessible buses is now required urgently to replace the current fleet vehicles. The contract start date will be in January 2020 and will remain in place until completion of the phased delivery of the vehicles or July 2020 at the latest.

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