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title: "Mobile Library Vehicle"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-822f4ff2-850a-41c5-813b-8ef047e938c2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2017-04-11"
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# Mobile Library Vehicle

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-822f4ff2-850a-41c5-813b-8ef047e938c2

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has successfully awarded a contract for the supply of one Mobile Library Vehicle with a total value of £124,650. The procurement, initiated under the ESPO Specialist Vehicle Framework, was completed, with the effective contract period commencing on 20th March 2017 and ending on 19th March 2020. The procurement method followed was a selective procedure, and this tender was classified under the CPV category for mobile library vehicles. The invitation to tender was open until 27th February 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of specialised vehicles, specifically those with capabilities in constructing mobile library solutions. Companies that can customise vehicles to meet specific requirements would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. This could be a lucrative avenue for large-scale suppliers looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Bedford Borough Council invited tenders for the supply of one (1) Mobile Library Vehicle for use within Bedford Borough. Bedford Borough Council operated this tender under the following procurement framework: ESPO Specialist Vehicle Framework 215 - Lot 10 - Customised Vehicles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46b2475c-f183-4655-88d3-5b0a41ff4658 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2017 - 19 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £124,650 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £124,650 |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TORTON BODIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34144760 - Mobile library vehicles

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2017 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46b2475c-f183-4655-88d3-5b0a41ff4658

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46b2475c-f183-4655-88d3-5b0a41ff4658
  11th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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