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title: "Purchase Two Low Floor Wheelchair Accessible Minibuses"
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# Purchase Two Low Floor Wheelchair Accessible Minibuses

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5551f1af-9478-42e9-8a3b-ae96c1ac3f52

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## Summary

The Bournemouth Borough Council is seeking to procure two low floor wheelchair accessible minibuses, accommodating up to 16 seated passengers or a combination with up to 4 wheelchair users. This procurement, classified under 'Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons', is in the award stage following a completed tender process. The total contract value is £200,000, and the contract period will start on 13 May 2018 and run until 31 January 2021. The tender period concluded on 23 February 2018, and suppliers were required to submit their responses electronically through the specified procurement portal.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture or supply of accessible vehicles, particularly those compliant with Public Service Vehicle construction regulations and the Equality Act 2010. Suppliers with experience in producing minibuses that meet stringent safety and accessibility standards would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the growing demand for accessible transport solutions could help businesses expand their market reach and support community needs effectively.

## Notice

The Council is looking to purchase two low floor wheelchair accessible minibuses. The minibus must accommodate 16 seated passengers, or a combination of seated passengers and up to 4 passengers travelling in wheelchairs. The minibus must be compliant with Public Service Vehicle (PSV) construction regulations in order that it can be operated for hire and reward under a PSV Operators License. The minibus must comply with schedules 6&7 of the Road Vehicles Construction and Use regulations 1986 (SI 1986/1078) and subsequent amendments. The minibus must also be compliant with the Equality Act 2010 read in conjunction with the PSV Accessibility Regulations 2000. A Certificate of Initial Fitness and evidence of EC Whole Vehicle Type Approval or a Certificate of Conformity must be provided at the supplier's expense prior to registration. The Gross Vehicle Mass and total weight of the completed vehicle should be made explicit with quotation. The manufacturer is to ensure GVM and axle weights could not be exceeded when the minibus is fully loaded with passengers. The overall length of the vehicle must not exceed 7800mm. The overall height of the vehicle must not exceed 2645mm. The overall width of the vehicle must not exceed 2220mm. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this contract opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting Bournemouth Borough Council's electronic Tendering system www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Suppliers should search for the contract opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the contract opportunity on the advert published on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion. Responses to the contract opportunity must be submitted electronically through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk before the deadline shown on the system. If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk please contact the Council using the contact details provided. A notice was sent to the European Journal regarding this opportunity on 19 January 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2333618c-aee2-487a-9b66-1cd96fce0d1b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2018 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £157,562 |
| 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 | BOURNEMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2018 at 10:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2333618c-aee2-487a-9b66-1cd96fce0d1b
- 22 Jan 2018 at 13:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2333618c-aee2-487a-9b66-1cd96fce0d1b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2333618c-aee2-487a-9b66-1cd96fce0d1b
  22nd January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=59299b5f-2ffd-e711-80ea-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
  Link to Advert for Suppliers to Access Tender Documents

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bournemouth.gov.uk

## Provenance

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