---
title: "GB-Preston: TPPL Lancashire County Council BNES Bus Lot 2 - Up to 25 x 3.5t L3H2 5 Seat Minibuses (22351)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cf07ff45-e39a-4e50-9e4f-aaeae7acc711"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cf07ff45-e39a-4e50-9e4f-aaeae7acc711"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf07ff45-e39a-4e50-9e4f-aaeae7acc711.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf07ff45-e39a-4e50-9e4f-aaeae7acc711.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-24"
---

# GB-Preston: TPPL Lancashire County Council BNES Bus Lot 2 - Up to 25 x 3.5t L3H2 5 Seat Minibuses (22351)

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf07ff45-e39a-4e50-9e4f-aaeae7acc711

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cf07ff45-e39a-4e50-9e4f-aaeae7acc711)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf07ff45-e39a-4e50-9e4f-aaeae7acc711.json)

## Summary

Lancashire County Council has completed a procurement process for the supply of up to 25 wheelchair-accessible minibuses, identified under the tender title "GB-Preston: TPPL Lancashire County Council BNES Bus Lot 2 - Up to 25 x 3.5t L3H2 5 Seat Minibuses (22351)". The procurement falls within the goods category, specifically minibuses, with a CPV classification of 34114400. Awarded to Ford Motor Co. Ltd, this procurement took place in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The award was made during the tender's closing phase, and the contract commenced on 14 December 2024, concluding on 14 January 2025. The total contract value amounts to £1,748,679.75.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacturing and supply of minibuses or similar vehicles. While this particular tender was awarded to a large supplier, similar opportunities could benefit small to medium enterprises skilled in supplying specialised vehicles. Businesses equipped to offer competitive products and pricing in the automotive industry may find substantial growth potential in responding to such tenders, particularly those focusing on accessible transportation solutions for local authorities. Engaging in public procurement processes like these can facilitate entry into or expansion within the public sector market.

## Notice

Spec 1 - Up to 25 x 3.5t L3H2 5 Seat Wheelchair Accessible Minibuses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d365430-83e1-4586-8931-79984a734d82 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2024 - 14 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,748,679 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,748,679 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORD MOTOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2025 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d365430-83e1-4586-8931-79984a734d82

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d365430-83e1-4586-8931-79984a734d82
  24th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=944039002
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cf07ff45-e39a-4e50-9e4f-aaeae7acc711. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf07ff45-e39a-4e50-9e4f-aaeae7acc711.json.