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Purchase of 5 x 17 Seat Accessible Minibuses

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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21 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council has completed the procurement process for the purchase of five 17-seat accessible minibuses. As the buying organisation, located in Motherwell, UKM84, North Lanarkshire Council undertook this tender to replace an ageing fleet in alignment with its Vehicle Replacement Programme (VRP). The process followed an open procedure method, targeting the goods category under the industry classification of general public services. The contract was awarded to Taxi & Bus Conversion Limited, trading as TBC Conversions, on 30th June 2025, valued at £411,065. This contract falls under the Purchase of Standard and Specialist Vehicles framework, specifically Lot 7: Minibuses (9-17 Seats), including Accessible and Patient Transport.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle conversions, adaptations, or suppliers of accessible minibuses. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or modifying vehicles to accommodate accessibility requirements would find this contract highly relevant. SMEs, particularly those capable of delivering custom vehicle solutions, can leverage such procurement opportunities to expand their client base within public sector organisations. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses establish a robust foothold in the region's public services sector, particularly in specialised transportation solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of 5 x 17 Seat Accessible Minibuses

Notice Description

The fleet operation has a requirement for 5 x 17 Seat Accessible Minibuses. This is to replace an ageing fleet of vehicles in line with North Lanarkshire Council's VRP.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The fleet operation has a requirement for 5 x 17 Seat Accessible Minibuses. This is to replace an ageing fleet of vehicles in line with North Lanarkshire Council's VRP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804766
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535054
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
SME

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
£411,065 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 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
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gillian Whitehead
Contact Email
whiteheadg@northlan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire
Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TAXI & BUS CONVERSION LIMITED - T/A TBC CONVERSIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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