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title: "Purchase of 17-Seater Minibuses for British Forces Cyprus"
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# Purchase of 17-Seater Minibuses for British Forces Cyprus

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd264c84-d45a-4e84-ab6b-82fe1eea87dd

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## Summary

The purchasing process involves the Ministry of Defence, which is seeking tenders for the "Purchase of 17-Seater Minibuses for British Forces Cyprus". This procurement falls under the goods category and is focused on the automotive industry, specifically minibuses (CPV code: 34114400). The tender is currently in the active stage and follows an open procurement method. Key deadlines include a submission deadline of 7th January 2022, with the contract period commencing on 28th January 2022 and concluding on 31st March 2023. Vehicles are required to be delivered in Cyprus.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in a contract with the Ministry of Defence. Companies specialising in the manufacture or supply of vehicles, especially minibuses, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. By leveraging this opportunity, businesses can expand their client base and strengthen their presence within the public sector procurement landscape.

## Notice

This procurement is for the purchase of two 17-seater minibuses for British Forces Cyprus with the option to purchase up to two additional vehicles. Funding has been confirmed for the purchase of two vehicles. Any options are not currently funded and will be subject to further budgetary approval. Vehicles must be delivered in Cyprus. See tender documentation for full details. Responses must be submitted via the eSourcing portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a332a6-79b6-4425-9024-43173ca9e0d1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | HQ BRITISH FORCES CYPRUS |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | BF1 2AS |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2021 at 10:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a332a6-79b6-4425-9024-43173ca9e0d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16a332a6-79b6-4425-9024-43173ca9e0d1
  26th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aca46a8d-183c-409c-a8ea-9c51d7e4ba8b
  n/a
- https://contracts.mod.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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