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title: "Tender for the Supply and Delivery of 16 Seater Low Floor Welfare Buses"
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# Tender for the Supply and Delivery of 16 Seater Low Floor Welfare Buses

Buyer: TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b24bfa3c-8f53-4341-863f-fced5795b4d2

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## Summary

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of up to nine 16-seater low-floor wheelchair accessible welfare buses. This procurement, classified under the motor vehicles industry, is crucial for transporting special educational needs pupils and vulnerable adults to various schools and day care centres within the North West region of England. The tender period will close on 27th February 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 17th March 2017 and run for one year until 16th March 2018. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, providing equal opportunities for all eligible bidders.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the automotive and transport sectors, particularly those specialising in the manufacturing and supply of accessible vehicles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the Council is keen to engage with diverse suppliers who can meet the requirements detailed in the tender documents. Companies that have experience in providing welfare transport solutions, especially those designed for vulnerable individuals, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for the supply of up to 9 x 16 Seat Low Floor Wheelchair Accessible Welfare Buses for the transport of SEN (Special Educational Needs) Pupils/Students and Vulnerable Adults to various schools and Day Care Centers inside and outside the Borough. The vehicles will be used to enable the Council to fulfill its statutory transport requirements to its vulnerable citizens. Additional information: Tender documents and specifications can be found on the Councils electronic procurement portal The Chest. The can be done by logging onto the chest at www.the-chest.org

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5af21fcd-f465-4b87-a05e-0eafb8437282 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2017 - 16 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STALYBRIDGE |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK15 1ST |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Tameside |
| Electoral ward | Dukinfield Stalybridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stalybridge and Hyde |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2017 at 09:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5af21fcd-f465-4b87-a05e-0eafb8437282

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5af21fcd-f465-4b87-a05e-0eafb8437282
  16th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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