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NAC/MC/5169 Supply and Delivery of Two Welfare Buses

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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17 Sep 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by North Ayrshire Council involves the "NAC/MC/5169 Supply and Delivery of Two Welfare Buses" and falls under the industry category of goods. This contract is located in North Ayrshire and was at the award stage as of 17th September 2025, with the completion status indicated. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the tender was initiated to find a qualified supplier for two welfare buses, with a delivery deadline set for 30th April 2026. The contract, valued at £249,912.80, was signed on 9th September 2025. The awarded supplier for this tender is Woodall-Nicholson Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Bolton.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the automotive supply sector, particularly those specialising in vehicle manufacturing and delivery services, as it requires the provision and delivery of specialised welfare buses. Businesses well-suited to compete would be those with experience in supplying municipal vehicles, especially companies capable of providing added value through services like driver training and support. Given the tender's open procurement method, it invited a competitive tendering environment, allowing small and medium enterprises to participate successfully, as demonstrated by the awarded contract to Woodall-Nicholson Ltd. This contract could lead to further opportunities for business growth by establishing a strong relationship with North Ayrshire Council for future procurement needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NAC/MC/5169 Supply and Delivery of Two Welfare Buses

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council require a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to supply and deliver two welfare buses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council require a suitably experienced supplier to supply and deliver two 16 seat (plus driver - 17 seat) welfare buses including driver training. To be delivered by 30th April 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810496
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539429
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

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£249,912 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 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 AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
murraythompson@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294324220

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOODALL-NICHOLSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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