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title: "Melissa Bus Refurbishment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Melissa Bus Refurbishment

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e2d891d-991f-40e2-9473-1a0015f89fa6

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## Summary

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST has completed the procurement process for the "Melissa Bus Refurbishment" project, classified under CPV code 50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services. The refurbishment, which includes significant interior and exterior modifications, took place in the Northumberland and North Tyneside area with a contract valued at £60,000. The contract was awarded on 12th December 2024, and the refurbishment work started on 20th December 2024, expected to be completed by 1st April 2025. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure below threshold, and bids were accepted until 27th November 2024.

This tender provided ample opportunities for growth, particularly beneficial for SMEs and VCSEs involved in vehicle refurbishment. The contract involved diverse workstreams, such as mechanical, electrical, and AV installation, which could appeal to businesses with expertise in these areas. Winning such a tender not only provides immediate economic benefits but also establishes a reputation with public sector clients. Local suppliers, especially those capable of comprehensive vehicle refurbishment, were well-suited to compete for this opportunity, expanding their business and potentially leading to future contracts.

## Notice

Complete reconversion and refurbish of our training bus completion of the works: -Conversion of front door and painting the bus. -Awning to be removed from previous vehicle and installed on the new one. -Power solution (preferably batteries) along with internal wiring. -Interior conversion (cupboards, seating area, partitions, lighting, heating, cooling etc.) -AV kit (including monitors, wiring, cameras, microphones etc.) will be installed by a third party company whom the winning bidder must communicate and work with to ensure an appropriate install. Work on the bus must be done locally in Northumberland & North Tyneside area. Advert was on contracts finder under NH1632 Melissa Bus Refurbishment [Contract Finder reference : CF-27008] for all to bid - bids needed to made on atamis but supplier was required to be local to where bus was located as above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c76d7f-4f40-4ee0-bdea-73b73334f2c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2024 - 1 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NORTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Tynemouth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOORHOUSE COMMERCIAL VEHICLES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2024 at 15:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c76d7f-4f40-4ee0-bdea-73b73334f2c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c76d7f-4f40-4ee0-bdea-73b73334f2c1
  19th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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