Award

EDC/2025/4231 - 17 Seat Minibuses with Tail Lift

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Tender

06 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by East Dunbartonshire Council involved the open tendering procedure for the supply and delivery of four 17-seat minibuses equipped with tail lifts. The tender, identified as EDC/2025/4231, falls under the industry category of general public services and recreation, culture, and religion, with the goods classification being 34114400 (motor vehicles). The location specified for delivery is Hilton Depot, Bishopbriggs, in the region of UKM81. The tender process officially concluded with the contract award on 8th August 2025 to Taxi & Bus Conversion Limited - T/A TBC Conversions, with a total contract value of £323,592. Key dates in the process included the tender period ending and award period starting on 11th July 2025. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract is active.

This procurement opportunity provides significant growth potential for businesses involved in the manufacturing and conversion of vehicles, especially those specialising in minibuses and accessibility features. SMEs, such as Taxi & Bus Conversion Limited, can particularly benefit as they often bring specialised skills and agility to such projects. The open procedure and focus on both quality and price criteria make it an ideal opportunity for businesses with robust supply chain capabilities and competitive pricing strategies. Companies that have a proven track record in delivering similar goods and can meet the financial and technical capability requirements have the potential to successfully secure similar contracts, thereby expanding their client base and industry presence.

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Notice Title

EDC/2025/4231 - 17 Seat Minibuses with Tail Lift

Notice Description

Supply & Delivery of 4 x 17 seat minibuses complete with tail lift

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply & Delivery of four x 17 seat minibuses with tail lifts

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801020
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537024
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

34114400 - Minibuses

34121000 - Buses and coaches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£323,592 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Vehicles will be replaced in 5 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKINTILLOCH
Postcode
G66 1TJ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
East Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TAXI & BUS CONVERSION LIMITED - T/A TBC CONVERSIONS

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