Award

Purchase of Mini Bus x 2 - Call off from CCS Framework RM6244 Lot 2

BORDERS COLLEGE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Borders College aimed to upgrade their mini bus fleet with modern vehicles for transporting students during academic activities. The college, located at the Scottish Borders Campus, Galashiels, awarded the contract on 16th June 2025, with an overall procurement value of £89,613.78 aimed at purchasing two 17-seater Ford Eco Blue mini buses. Utilising the open procedure procurement method, this contract was a call-off from the CCS framework RM6244, aligning with the education industry category in the UKM91 region. The procurement tagged as 'award' and 'contract' signifies the successful completion of this tender stage, effectively replacing the aging fleet with more sustainable models.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in the automotive industry, particularly those manufacturing or supplying light and medium commercial vehicles. The contract awarded to Ford Motor Company Limited, indicating suitability for large-scale businesses to supply the required vehicles through established frameworks like CCS. Companies that specialise in sustainable vehicle technology can explore similar opportunities to provide eco-friendly transport solutions for educational institutions, thereby expanding their market presence. Additionally, businesses maintaining or servicing such fleet vehicles may find opportunities for ongoing partnerships with institutions like Borders College.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Mini Bus x 2 - Call off from CCS Framework RM6244 Lot 2

Notice Description

2 x 17 Seater Mini Bus Ford 2.0 Eco Blue 165ps H3 to replace the current college mini bus fleet which was at end of life.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Borders College mini bus fleet for transporting students during field work and other curriculum related activities were at the end of their usable life and beyond repair. Funding was approved to replace the fleet with new modern and more sustainable models. This purchase was a call off from CCS framework RM6244 Purchase of Standard and Specialist Vehicles Lot 2 Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles.. This purchase was a call off from CCC framework RM6244 Purchase of Standard and Specialist Vehicles Lot 2 Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823140
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549646
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

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34114400 - Minibuses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,613 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 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
BORDERS COLLEGE
Contact Name
Beth McCluskey
Contact Email
bmccluskey@borderscollege.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1896662678

Buyer Location

Locality
GALASHIELS
Postcode
TD1 3HE
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
Galashiels and District
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORD MOTOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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