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title: "GB-Bedford: TPPL Central Bedfordshire BNES Bus Lot 3 - 4 x 16 Seat Coachbuilt Minibuses (27643)"
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# GB-Bedford: TPPL Central Bedfordshire BNES Bus Lot 3 - 4 x 16 Seat Coachbuilt Minibuses (27643)

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49f751a3-37bf-4147-b1e1-cddb1642f453

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## Summary

Central Bedfordshire Council recently completed a procurement process for the provision of four 16-seat coachbuilt minibuses under the title "GB-Bedford: TPPL Central Bedfordshire BNES Bus Lot 3". This contract falls under the industry category of minibuses and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement process, which utilised an unspecified method, progressed to the award stage with the contract having a value of £426,000. Important dates include the tender end date on 2 September 2025, the contract start date on 5 September 2025, and its completion on 5 October 2025. The award was made to Treka Bus Limited, with the final contract also being published on 2 October 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for large-scale manufacturers and suppliers of specialised vehicles looking to expand within the public service sector. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, custom-built minibuses will find this contract particularly advantageous, especially those with the capacity to meet specific transport needs for councils and other public entities. Although not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, this procurement presents a growth opportunity for established businesses in the goods industry aiming to build their presence in the public transport domain in the UK.

## Notice

4 x 16 Seat Coachbuilt Minibuses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4515046d-6c9f-4af0-acb6-a2bfd2628b1a |
| 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 | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2025 - 5 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £426,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £426,000 |
| 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TREKA BUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4515046d-6c9f-4af0-acb6-a2bfd2628b1a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4515046d-6c9f-4af0-acb6-a2bfd2628b1a
  2nd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=984272085
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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