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title: "Community Mini Bus"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HYTHE TOWN COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-12"
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# Community Mini Bus

Buyer: HYTHE TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d45cf0e2-5cd2-48d6-98d6-5c02387fcd81

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## Summary

Hythe Town Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring an electric community mini bus. This procurement falls under the "Electric buses" industry category and aims to supply a bus with specific features including 17 seats, wheelchair access, and a cost of less than £92,000. The delivery location is Hythe, CT21 6BG, England. The open procedure tender was published on 12th November 2024, and the submission deadline is 26th November 2024 at 17:00. The contract is expected to start on 1st January 2025 and conclude on 1st February 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the manufacture of electric buses or related accessories. Businesses that can deliver high-quality electric buses fitting the specified requirements could greatly benefit from competing for this contract, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their market presence in the public transport sector.

## Notice

Supply of an electric bus with the following specification: 1/ Have 17 seats including the driver. 2/ Weigh no more than 3,500kg so that no D1 licence is required to drive them. 3/ Have a form of wheelchair access. 4/ Cost less than PS92,000. Application by email only to named contact.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ada50a6c-486b-4600-a5e5-69d56fff18ff |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 1 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £92,000 |
| 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 | HYTHE TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | HYTHE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT21 6BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Hythe |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34144910 - Electric buses

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2024 at 09:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ada50a6c-486b-4600-a5e5-69d56fff18ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ada50a6c-486b-4600-a5e5-69d56fff18ff
  12th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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