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Purchase of Mini Bus - call off from CCS RM6244 Lot 2

BORDERS COLLEGE

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Summary of the contracting process

Borders College, located in Galashiels, has completed the procurement of a mini bus under the project titled "Purchase of Mini Bus - call off from CCS RM6244 Lot 2." This procurement falls within the education industry category and took place in the Scottish Borders region, with a primary focus on enhancing transportation for student field trips and curriculum activities. The exercise was conducted using an open procurement method within the frameworks of the CCS RM6244 Lot 2, specifically for Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles. The procurement stage for this contract is complete, and the contract was awarded to Ford Motor Company Ltd on 22nd January 2026, with the mini bus now forming part of Borders College's fleet replacement project.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in commercial vehicle supply and fleet management. Large-scale vehicle manufacturers, particularly those capable of fulfilling framework agreements like CCS RM6244, would find this contract beneficial for business growth. As a single supplier was involved, this highlights a competitive landscape for future procurements by Borders College. Furthermore, the entry into such contracts can pave the way for further business with other educational and public sector organisations, especially those looking to renew or expand their vehicle fleets to meet transportation and operational needs.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Mini Bus - call off from CCS RM6244 Lot 2

Notice Description

Replacement of old mini bus for student field trips and curriculum related activities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The college mini bus fleet was retired due to end of life and a new 17 seater mini bus was required as part of the fleet replacement project. CCS Framework RM6244 was used to call off from Lot 2 - Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823174
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549158
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
£43,221 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 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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