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Supply and Delivery of 2 x 16 Seat + Driver Wheelchair Accessible Buses

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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27 May 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council has completed a procurement process for the supply and delivery of two wheelchair-accessible buses as part of its Vehicle Replacement Programme for 2025/26. The procurement, identified as RC-CPU-25-345, falls under the "General public services" industry category and was conducted through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. Awarded on 21 May 2026, this process was part of a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services Framework, Lot 8 for Buses and Coaches. The main procurement category is goods, specifically within Renfrewshire (region UKM83), with the contract valued at GBP 213,750.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of accessible vehicles, particularly SMEs, as evidenced by Woodall-Nicholson Ltd, the successful supplier. Companies engaged in coach and bus production, especially those experienced in leveraging framework agreements, would find this type of contract advantageous for business growth. Renfrewshire Council, as a regional authority, provides a stable opportunity for suppliers looking to secure public sector contracts within the UK, enhancing regional expertise and capacity in the field of specialist vehicle procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of 2 x 16 Seat + Driver Wheelchair Accessible Buses

Notice Description

As part of the Vehicle Replacement Programme for 2025/26, Environment, Housing & Infrastructure Services identified a requirement to purchase two (2), 16 Seat + Driver Wheelchair Accessible Buses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement exercise was conducted as a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services Framework for Purchase of Standard and Specialist Vehicles (ref: RM6244), Lot 8 Buses and Coaches (over 17 seats).. This procurement exercise was conducted as a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services Framework for Purchase of Standard and Specialist Vehicles (ref: RM6244), Lot 8 Buses and Coaches (over 17 seats).

Procurement Information

This procurement exercise was conducted as a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services Framework for Purchase of Standard and Specialist Vehicles (ref: RM6244), Lot 8 Buses and Coaches (over 17 seats).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832971
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556624
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
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£213,750 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20262 weeks 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
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOODALL-NICHOLSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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