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title: "New University Bus - Purchase"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
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# New University Bus - Purchase

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a626bb8-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire is conducting a procurement process to purchase a new university bus, requiring a vehicle that seats 50 passengers, is air-conditioned, and is compliant with Low Emission Zone regulations. The tender is currently in the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 10th September 2015. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the total available budget for this bus is £40,000. Interested bidders had until 10th August 2015 to submit their proposals through the University Procurement Website, with the tender being originally published on 23rd July 2015.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for suppliers specializing in vehicle manufacturing and transport services, particularly those who can provide compliant buses with necessary specifications. Businesses with experience in producing or supplying low-emission vehicles, capable of meeting the specific requirements outlined, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. SMEs and companies that can demonstrate a reliable service history with similar vehicles are particularly encouraged to express their interest, as the University is looking to shortlist 3-5 vehicle proposals for evaluation.

## Notice

The University of Bedfordshire is seeking to purchase a coach/bus with the following specification requirements:- 50 Seat capacity Air conditioning Seat belts throughout Low Emission Zone Compliant A preference may be given for a vehicle with disabled access facilties Age and mileage are not critical but the vehicle must have: Have a full service history Be roadworthy for immediate use Have an outer body suitable for wrapping Have a clean and well maintained interior cabin Additional information: In order to be considered for the bidder list you need to express an interest through the University Procurement Website - link above. In the tender response you will need to provide all the information relative to the specification, including but not limited to:- - full specification of proposed solution - photographs The University will review the tender proposals and select a shortlist of 3-5 vehicles that will be evaluated to reach a final decision.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04fed521-3486-4f78-9d54-e2ab4cca46eb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2021 - 7 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2021 at 08:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04fed521-3486-4f78-9d54-e2ab4cca46eb
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1fbb899-9fa8-4056-9933-816b683e16bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04fed521-3486-4f78-9d54-e2ab4cca46eb
  6th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1fbb899-9fa8-4056-9933-816b683e16bd
  23rd July 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/Home
  University of Bedfordshire Procurement Website

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