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title: "708938450 - Purchase of 17-Seater Minibuses for British Forces Cyprus (BFC)"
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# 708938450 - Purchase of 17-Seater Minibuses for British Forces Cyprus (BFC)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-433e3880-5526-44c9-871f-a3b82cd43fc1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence in England awarded a contract for the purchase of 17-seater minibuses to Michaels Automotive Ltd. The contract has a total value of £188,323.91 and the tender concluded with an open procedure above the threshold. The procurement stage started on 26th February 2024, with the contract period spanning from 25th March 2024 to 31st March 2025. The procurement falls under the goods category and is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as potential suppliers.

This tender for purchasing 17-seater minibuses presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the automotive industry, specifically suppliers of commercial vehicles. As the Ministry of Defence is the buying organisation, businesses interested in supplying to government departments should consider this contract. The open procurement process above the threshold level allows SMEs to compete, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their client base and revenue streams.

## Notice

The purchase of 17-seater minibus vehicles by British Forces Cyprus

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc6d58b5-6fb9-49ec-b6ad-48dab02cd65a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £188,323 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £188,323 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | EPISKOPI |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | BF1 2AS |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICHAELS AUTOMOTIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2024 at 06:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc6d58b5-6fb9-49ec-b6ad-48dab02cd65a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc6d58b5-6fb9-49ec-b6ad-48dab02cd65a
  24th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f2296c30-a276-4660-9341-5d3cd7f471bb
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c271eba-bdaf-4193-a5c0-0f1ce0cef0c6
  n/a

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