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Coach and Bus Purchase

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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14 Aug 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the "Coach and Bus Purchase" to support local public services. This contract involved acquiring six coaches and six buses through an open procedure under Lot 4 of The Procurement Partnership Limited (TPPL) Framework. The award was finalised on 21st July 2025, with a total contract value of £2,646,000. The procurement falls within the general public services industry category and focuses on goods, specifically the transportation sector, in the UKM92 region. Key suppliers for this contract are Volvo Group UK Ltd and Alexander Dennis Limited.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large transportation businesses, particularly those involved in the manufacturing and supply of buses and coaches. Companies with expertise in supplying high-capacity vehicles under framework agreements could find similar contracts beneficial for business growth. Participating in open procurement processes like this can enhance industry reputation and provide steady revenue streams through governmental partnerships, particularly for suppliers capable of meeting regional public transport needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Coach and Bus Purchase

Notice Description

Dumfries and Galloway Council procured 6 coaches and 6 buses from the TPPL (The Procurement Partnership Limited) Framework for The Supply of Buses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dumfries and Galloway Council were required to procure a number of large vehicles to service a number of subsidised local bus and school bus contracts. 6 Coaches and 6 large buses were required to fulfil the requirements of public service. The TPPL (The Procurement Partnership Ltd) Framework for the Supply of Buses; Lot 4: 36-75 seat buses and coaches was recommended.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807374
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537045
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,646,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ALEXANDER DENNIS

VOLVO GROUP UK LTD T/A VOLVO BUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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