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title: "A Mobility Minibus - 12 seater, plus conversion to wheelchair access"
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# A Mobility Minibus - 12 seater, plus conversion to wheelchair access

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1d1d9a5-f70c-45f1-a34f-7fa85b24af9e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE) seeking a supplier for a 12-seater mobility minibus, including conversion to wheelchair access. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically minibuses, with a contract value of £56,000. The procurement method is direct, classified as a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 28 March 2022, with the award date set for 29 March 2022, indicating a prompt transition to the contracting phase in Nottingham, East Midlands.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises, particularly those specialising in vehicle supply and modification. Businesses that focus on accessible transportation solutions or have experience in providing public sector services would be well-positioned to engage in similar contracts. The urgency in replacing existing minibuses highlights a demand for prompt and effective tender responses that can meet specific accessibility modifications.

## Notice

H&S risks current mobility mini buses at UoN need replacing urgently. CCS framework RM6060 Lot 2 online assessment completed 23/03/2022 resulting in no availability across 21 suppliers Also emailed all suppliers on Lot 5 initially Ford Motor could provide but not until Jan 2023, however they have now emailed to confirm they are struggling with the availability of our requirement. Therefore David Fishwick at present is the sole supplier to meet the UoN's mobility bus requirement, specified modifications need to be made to meet the accessibility requirements which David Fishwick has confirmed they can do.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f63605c0-b4a8-4765-af0d-db6dd6c6b7af |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2022 - 29 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAVID FISHWICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2022 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f63605c0-b4a8-4765-af0d-db6dd6c6b7af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f63605c0-b4a8-4765-af0d-db6dd6c6b7af
  30th June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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