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title: "GB-Blackburn: TPPL Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council BNES Bus Lot 2 - 4 x Minibuses (19971)"
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# GB-Blackburn: TPPL Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council BNES Bus Lot 2 - 4 x Minibuses (19971)

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-555d6339-4be3-4357-a0ed-615058ebb097

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## Summary

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council recently concluded a procurement process titled "GB-Blackburn: TPPL Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council BNES Bus Lot 2 - 4 x Minibuses (19971)" within the goods industry category. The procurement concerned the acquisition of various minibuses, including a 12-seat mini bus, a 16-seat mini bus, and two 10-seat wheelchair-accessible minibuses. The contract, valued at £300,170, covers delivery to the North West of the United Kingdom and has been awarded to GM Coachworks. The procurement was initiated through a tender process, now in the award stage, with key dates including the award date of 23 May 2024 and the contract period from 24 May 2024 to 24 June 2024.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses within the vehicle manufacturing and customisation sector. As the contract involves the production and delivery of specialised minibuses, companies with expertise in vehicle manufacturing and those capable of catering to specific customisations, such as wheelchair accessibility, would find this procurement particularly lucrative. Though the requirement was not specifically aimed at SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, large-scale businesses with relevant capabilities, similar to GM Coachworks, would be well-suited for competing in such tenders.

## Notice

Spec 1 - 1 x 12 Seat Minibus. Spec 2 - 1 x 16 Seat Minibus. Spec 3 - 2 x 10 Seat Wheelchair Accessible Minibuses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5290978b-0cf5-440a-bf28-f77c1c7b544f |
| 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 | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 May 2024 - 24 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,170 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,170 |
| 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 2LX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn South & Lower Darwen |
| Westminster constituency | Rossendale and Darwen |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GM COACHWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2024 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5290978b-0cf5-440a-bf28-f77c1c7b544f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5290978b-0cf5-440a-bf28-f77c1c7b544f
  27th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=891971507
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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