Award

Purchase of Bus

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Borders Council has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a 53-seat bus intended for local authority duties, located in the UKM91 region. This contract, identified as SEP539057, falls under the general public services category. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and the process has reached the award stage as of 11th September 2025, with the contract having been signed on 27th June 2025. The total contract value is £255,000 GBP.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses within the automotive industry, specifically manufacturers and suppliers of commercial vehicles, to engage with public sector contracts and expand their market reach. Large companies such as Volvo Group UK Ltd, the awarded supplier, are well-positioned for such tenders, although small and medium enterprises may also explore entry into similar future opportunities. The open procedure indicates a transparent selection process, thereby encouraging competitive participation.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Bus

Notice Description

Purchase of one bus.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of 53 seat bus for local authority duties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808366
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539057
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£255,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
N/A
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLVO GROUP UK LTD T/A VOLVO BUS

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