Award

Purchase of 5 minibuses

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Borders Council has completed a procurement process for the purchase of five minibuses, with the contract awarded on 18 March 2025. This procurement falls under the industry category of general public services and was managed through an open procedure. The location for the delivery of these minibuses is within the UKM91 region, specifically Newtown St Boswells. Key details include the award notice published recently and a contract value of GBP 640,500. Notably, the procurement process started as a tender and has now progressed to the award stage, indicating that the minibuses will be supplied by EVM Direct Ltd.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of commercial vehicles, particularly minibuses. Suppliers with experience in delivering high-quality, durable minibuses will find this contract advantageous for business growth, as it offers a substantial contract value and the potential for future public sector contracts. Large enterprises, especially those with a track record in fulfilling public procurement orders, would be well-positioned to compete effectively in similar tenders. Overall, successful participation in such tenders can enhance market presence and establish long-term relationships with public sector councils like Scottish Borders Council.

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Notice Title

Purchase of 5 minibuses

Notice Description

Purchase of 5 minibuses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793720
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526407
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£640,500 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months 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
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
N/A
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVM DIRECT

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