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title: "GB-Aberdeen: TPPL Aberdeen City Council BNES Bus Lot 3 - 9 x 15 Seat Low Entry Accessible Coachbuilt Welfare Buses (26589)"
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# GB-Aberdeen: TPPL Aberdeen City Council BNES Bus Lot 3 - 9 x 15 Seat Low Entry Accessible Coachbuilt Welfare Buses (26589)

Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e698160-9430-4b86-8036-5d0b1213a254

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## Summary

Aberdeen City Council has completed the procurement process for the supply of nine 15-seat low entry accessible coachbuilt welfare buses, as part of their TPPL Aberdeen City Council BNES Bus Lot 3 project. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Buses and coaches" and took place in the United Kingdom, specifically in Scotland. This contract, identified as BIP978656879, reached the award stage with an active status as of 22nd August 2025, following the completion of the tender period which ended on 15th July 2025. The contract period started on 23rd August 2025 and concluded on 23rd September 2025, with a total contract value of £1,502,307.14 GBP. The procurement method details have not been specified, but the main procurement category was identified as goods.

This procurement opportunity is significant for large-scale suppliers specialising in manufacturing and supplying accessible welfare buses, as it reflects a substantial investment in this sector by Aberdeen City Council. The awarded contract to WN Vtech, trading as Mellor Coachcraft, highlights opportunities for companies with expertise in producing customised, accessible transportation solutions. Businesses looking to expand their market presence within the public sector, specifically those focusing on accessibility within public transportation, might find similar tenders advantageous. Despite the tender's completion, insights into the procurement process and requirements can inform future proposals for similar opportunities.

## Notice

10 x 15 Seat Low Entry Accessible Coachbuilt Welfare Buses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32f67857-4b52-4967-ad6a-3a7a9b13d94d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Aug 2025 - 23 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,502,307 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,502,307 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB25 3RF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Hilton/Woodside/Stockethill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WN VTECH T/A MELLOR COACHCRAFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2025 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32f67857-4b52-4967-ad6a-3a7a9b13d94d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32f67857-4b52-4967-ad6a-3a7a9b13d94d
  9th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=978656879
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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