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title: "ZEBRA2 Funding Electric Bus Procurement"
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# ZEBRA2 Funding Electric Bus Procurement

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf218df6-b07b-4ead-a4e7-b5c974a56083

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## Summary

Cornwall Council has completed the procurement process titled "ZEBRA2 Funding Electric Bus Procurement" for the acquisition of seven electric buses under the industry category of electric buses (CPV code: 34144910). This contract, valued at £2,695,378 GBP, is part of the Procurement Partnership Bus and Coach Purchase framework, specifically targeting Lot 4 for 36-75 seat buses and coaches. The contract period is set from 28 January 2025 to 1 September 2035, with the award being active since 27 January 2025. The delivery location for the buses is within the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture or supply of electric buses, particularly those capable of meeting the specified seat range and delivery requirements. SMEs are particularly well-suited to take advantage of such procurement opportunities, fostering competitiveness and innovation within the electric vehicle sector. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can establish or enhance relationships with local councils, such as Cornwall Council, supporting the transition to cleaner, sustainable public transportation solutions. The procurement method used was classified as "Other," underlining a distinctive and potentially bespoke procurement approach tailored to the specific needs of this procurement initiative.

## Notice

Procurement of 7 Electric Buses via The Procurement Partnership Bus and Coach Purchase framework Lot 4 36-75 seat buses and coaches

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acc39c3d-f178-48a0-9e1e-45e10fcaaf49 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2025 - 1 Sep 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,695,378 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,695,378 |
| 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 | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAMFORD BUS COMPANY LTD TRADING AS WRIGHTBUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34144910 - Electric buses

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2025 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acc39c3d-f178-48a0-9e1e-45e10fcaaf49

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acc39c3d-f178-48a0-9e1e-45e10fcaaf49
  29th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cornwall.gov.uk

## Provenance

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