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title: "Purchase of 7 coach built low floor wheelchair accessible minibuses"
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# Purchase of 7 coach built low floor wheelchair accessible minibuses

Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5add7c5d-2f4b-4593-92b0-3d0cbe39aa50

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Bath and North East Somerset Council involved the direct award of a contract for the purchase of seven coach-built low-floor wheelchair-accessible minibuses. This contract, classified under the industry category of low-floor buses (CPV code 34121400), will be executed in England with an award value of £912,750. The procurement stage has already been completed with the award status marked as active from 19th August 2025, and the procurement period will run from 3rd September 2025 to 31st March 2026. The process followed a direct procurement method, indicating a streamlined approach for this goods purchase.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the production or supply of specialised minibuses, particularly those targeting the accessible transport sector. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete in similar procurements due to the suitability criteria that favour such businesses. Prospective contractors with the ability to supply low-floor buses tailored for accessibility can leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their relationships with public sector clients like the Bath and North East Somerset Council, thereby facilitating sustainable business growth.

## Notice

Purchase of 7 coach built low floor wheelchair accessible minibuses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca6cb0f-f6a2-4e46-bc06-df02e16af03f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £912,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £912,750 |
| 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 | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121400 - Low-floor buses

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2025 at 07:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca6cb0f-f6a2-4e46-bc06-df02e16af03f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca6cb0f-f6a2-4e46-bc06-df02e16af03f
  3rd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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