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title: "The Supply and Delivery of 16 Seat Low Floor Welfare Buses"
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# The Supply and Delivery of 16 Seat Low Floor Welfare Buses

Buyer: TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bc8a140-729a-48f4-9609-ffd2ebb5a98a

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## Summary

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking suppliers for the procurement of up to nine 16 Seat Low Floor Wheelchair Accessible Welfare Buses, aimed at transporting Special Educational Needs (SEN) pupils and vulnerable adults to various facilities within and outside the borough. The tender was initiated on 16 January 2017, with a closing date for submissions set for 27 February 2017. The total estimated value of the contract is £692,352, and the contract is expected to commence on 10 June 2017, lasting until 9 June 2018. The procurement method employed is the open procedure, and the main category is for goods, specifically within the motor vehicles industry.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of vehicles, particularly those specialising in wheelchair-accessible models. Companies that can meet the specifications detailed in the tender documents, and have the capacity to deliver between six and nine buses within the set timeline, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, suppliers that understand the requirements for transporting vulnerable groups will find this procurement especially relevant, allowing them to contribute to essential community services while expanding their market presence.

## Notice

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council invited tenders for the supply of up to 9 x 16 Seat Low Floor Wheelchair Accessible Welfare Buses for the transport of SEN (Special Educational Needs) Pupils/Students and Vulnerable Adults to various schools and day care centres inside and outside the Borough. The vehicles will be used to enable the Council to fulfil its statutory transport requirements to its vulnerable citizens. The supply and Delivery of a minimum of six to a maximum of nine 16 Seat Low- Floor Wheelchair Accessible Buses to the specification contained within the pricing schedule attached to this ITT. Tenders were invited on 16 January 2017 with a closing date of 27 February 2017. Contract reference number DN233002 and OJEU reference number 2017/S 010-014648

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb2ac695-ff7b-4e85-9345-2d9c706a72d0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2017 - 9 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £692,352 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £692,352 |
| 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 | TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STALYBRIDGE |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK15 1ST |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Tameside |
| Electoral ward | Dukinfield Stalybridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stalybridge and Hyde |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MELLOR COACHCRAFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2017 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb2ac695-ff7b-4e85-9345-2d9c706a72d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb2ac695-ff7b-4e85-9345-2d9c706a72d0
  19th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2c8e0f9d-c8db-e611-80da-005056b64545
  Award Notice

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tameside.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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