Award

DGCP-0512 The Purchase of Electric Buses 1 of 2

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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25 Jul 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council has recently completed a procurement process for the purchase of electric buses under the tender titled "DGCP-0512 The Purchase of Electric Buses 1 of 2." This contract was executed using an open procurement method under the Crown Commercial Service RM6244 Framework Agreement and is classified mainly within the goods category focused on the transportation sector. The council, located in Dumfries, UK, utilised this procurement to award the contract on 25 July 2025, with the bidding process involving two electronic bids, both from non-EU suppliers. The procurement was successfully awarded to Pelican Engineering, reflecting the council's commitment to developing sustainable transportation solutions within the region.

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacture and supply of electric vehicles, particularly those with the capability to deliver under framework agreements like CCS RM6244. Companies specialising in cutting-edge sustainable transport solutions will find such opportunities appealing, providing a pathway to showcase their innovations to regional authorities. Pelican Engineering's successful bid demonstrates the competitive edge large-scale enterprises can have in such open tenders, especially where technical expertise and established supply channels are crucial. This contract not only enhances local sustainable infrastructure but also paves the way for future procurement initiatives focusing on eco-friendly transport alternatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DGCP-0512 The Purchase of Electric Buses 1 of 2

Notice Description

This procurement exercise is for the purchase of a number of electric buses for Dumfries & Galloway Council using the Crown Commercial Service RM6244 Framework Agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement exercise is for the purchase of a number of electric buses for Dumfries & Galloway Council using the Crown Commercial Service RM6244 Framework Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805411
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535515
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

34121100 - Public-service buses

34144910 - Electric buses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,283,709 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 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
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.tenders@dumgal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3033333000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PELICAN ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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