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CT1255 (CO 79) People Carriers (Wheelchair Access)

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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27 Jun 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "CT1255 (CO 79) People Carriers (Wheelchair Access)", under the open procedure procurement method. The project involves the purchase and conversion of four wheelchair-accessible people carriers through the TPPL Bus and Coach Purchase Framework Agreement, Lot 2 — Van Conversions. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 34110000, falls within the goods category and was finalised on 27th June 2025. The contract, valued at £189,735, was signed on 24th June 2025 and is active. The location for delivery falls within the Edinburgh region (UKM75), confirming a regional focus for this completed stage of the procurement process.

This tender provides a significant business growth opportunity, especially for SMEs specialising in vehicle conversion and accessibility solutions. Gowrings Mobility Group LTD, a leading SME supplier in this sector, has been awarded the contract, making it an ideal model for similar businesses seeking to provide innovative solutions to public sector needs. Businesses with expertise in manufacturing or modifying vehicles to meet accessibility standards stand to benefit greatly from participating in similar tenders. The focus on the Edinburgh region underscores the interest in enhancing local transport facilities, thereby creating ongoing demand for accessible transport solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CT1255 (CO 79) People Carriers (Wheelchair Access)

Notice Description

This award pertains to the purchase and conversion of four people carriers (wheelchair access) through the TPPL Bus and Coach Purchase Framework Agreement, Lot 2-- Van Conversions, Ref: TPPLBNES03.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This award pertains to the purchase and conversion of four people carriers (wheelchair access) through the TPPL Bus and Coach Purchase Framework Agreement, Lot 2 -- Van Conversions, Ref: TPPLBNES03.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801254
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533449
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

34110000 - Passenger cars

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£189,735 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kelly Faulds
Contact Email
kelly.faulds@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOWRINGS MOBILITY GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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