--- title: "PAN3195 - Coach and Van Conversion Buses - PATS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f6ea593e-ed81-4c60-bed7-cecdbab07129" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f6ea593e-ed81-4c60-bed7-cecdbab07129" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6ea593e-ed81-4c60-bed7-cecdbab07129.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6ea593e-ed81-4c60-bed7-cecdbab07129.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-21" --- # PAN3195 - Coach and Van Conversion Buses - PATS Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6ea593e-ed81-4c60-bed7-cecdbab07129 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f6ea593e-ed81-4c60-bed7-cecdbab07129) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6ea593e-ed81-4c60-bed7-cecdbab07129.json) ## Summary Leicester City Council has initiated a public procurement process with the title "PAN3195 - Coach and Van Conversion Buses - PATS," aimed at acquiring transport equipment and auxiliary products for transportation, specifically specialist vehicles. The contract opportunity is divided into two lots: Lot 1 for 18 van conversion passenger transport vehicles and Lot 2 for 3 coach-built passenger transport vehicles. Bidders are invited to bid for either or both lots. The tender, with an estimated value of £1,923,000, was published on 21 February 2025, and the submission deadline is set for 24 March 2025. The contract term starts on 9 June 2025 and lasts for 12 months, with an option to extend for another 12 months. The delivery location is in England, United Kingdom, and the procurement is being conducted through an open procedure above the threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for companies in the vehicle manufacturing and conversion industry to expand their market reach and secure a substantial contract for a high-profile public sector client. Businesses with expertise in producing and customising passenger transport vehicles, particularly those equipped with advanced safety features, aftersales support, and comprehensive driver training programs, would be well-suited for this procurement. The tender requires detailed technical compliance and robust aftersales service provisions, creating openings for businesses capable of demonstrating innovation, reliability, and adherence to stringent specifications. This opportunity could foster business growth through increased production capacity, enhanced industry reputation, and potential for long-term partnerships with Leicester City Council. ## Notice Lot 1 Van Conversion Passenger Transport Vehicles x 18 (eighteen) To supply vehicles to the Council's Specification. Please note: the Specification for the Van Conversion vehicles includes a requirement that four of the eighteen vehicles must be fitted with a driver security feature to ensure a passenger with challenging behaviour cannot interfere with the driver and that the vehicle can be brought safely to standstill if required. Lot 2 Coach-Built Passenger Transport Vehicles x 3 (three) To supply vehicles to the Council's Specification included in the tender documents. As part of the evaluation, bidders asked to explain how they will meet the Council's technical specification for the vehicles and to explain what aftersales support, warranty, driver training/familiarisation they will provide and their delivery timescales for the vehicles. Bids are invited for either or both Lots The contract term is 12 months with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The extension period is to accommodate slippage on the build timescale that may arise due to matters beyond the supplier's control e.g., supply chain delays due to wider socio-economic, political or environmental factors. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ab7cbdf-a742-458d-8850-84a6fa9dec81 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Jun 2025 - 8 Jun 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,923,000 | | 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 | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 1FZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 34114000 - Specialist vehicles ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 08:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ab7cbdf-a742-458d-8850-84a6fa9dec81 - 21 Feb 2025 at 08:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d64e1989-67f3-4886-8ca4-17bcbc4ab5bb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ab7cbdf-a742-458d-8850-84a6fa9dec81 21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d64e1989-67f3-4886-8ca4-17bcbc4ab5bb 21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2b630e2c-8fef-ef11-8134-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.leicester.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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