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title: "Purchase of E Transit Accessible Minibus"
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buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND"
published: "2025-02-11"
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# Purchase of E Transit Accessible Minibus

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85942c17-d1da-4c63-8551-a4337069140e

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## Summary

Natural England has completed the procurement process for the purchase of an E Transit Accessible Minibus. The tender was aimed at the motor vehicles industry, specifically focusing on electric vehicles and minibuses. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £70,348, was awarded to Gowrings Mobility Group Limited, commencing on 7th February 2025 and concluding on 6th February 2026. The procurement specifically targeted SMEs and covered delivery across a wide range of locations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other parts of the world.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies in the motor vehicle and electric vehicle sectors, particularly those specializing in minibus conversion and accessibility solutions. SMEs with expertise in providing high-quality electric and accessible vehicles are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Successfully securing such contracts can enhance a firm's reputation, expand its market presence, and provide a stable revenue stream over the contract period.

## Notice

The procurement was carried out for a E-Transit Accessible Minibus and a 9 Seater Transit for Natural England and was awarded to two suppliers. This contract is for the purchase of a E Transit Accessible Minibus.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f728794-31a3-4ac7-b0e1-45a220c2c79c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2025 - 6 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,348 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,348 |
| 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOWRINGS MOBILITY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
- 34114400 - Minibuses
- 34144900 - Electric vehicles

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2025 at 16:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f728794-31a3-4ac7-b0e1-45a220c2c79c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f728794-31a3-4ac7-b0e1-45a220c2c79c
  11th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/537ed5b2-90ca-4405-a1de-bd46df88523c
  Gowrings Contract_Redacted

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