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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Borders Council has completed a procurement process for the hire of two EVM Cityline Minibuses, awarded on 24th July 2026. The contract, identified as WR-595, was conducted under a limited procurement method due to extreme urgency, allowing the supplier to provide the vehicles immediately. The contract, valued at £165,360, was signed on 26th June 2026. The vehicles are to be delivered in the UKM91 region, specifically aimed at enhancing general public services. This process was carried out without prior publication of a call for competition.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities, particularly for companies with the ability to supply transportation solutions, such as minibus hires under tight deadlines. It is especially suited for SMEs like MISTRAL BUS & COACH PLC, the awarded supplier, which are adaptable and can meet sudden demand increases. Companies with logistical capabilities that can address the needs of local authorities in such unforeseen urgent situations will likely find similar opportunities beneficial for expanding their client base and service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Title

2x EVM Cityline Minibuses

Notice Description

The hire of two EVM Cityline Minibuses over a three year period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The hire of two Cityline Minibuses over a three year period.

Procurement Information

New bus services required to commence on very short timescale. The supplier was able to provide the vehicles on lease immediately.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837914
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560849
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

34114400 - Minibuses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£165,360 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 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
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

MISTRAL BUS & COACH

Further Information

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