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title: "Purchase of two electric Minibuses 2021"
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# Purchase of two electric Minibuses 2021

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fbf92c08-5f59-45d2-a0b1-2ef99c4d4ebd

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## Summary

Somerset County Council is looking to procure two electric minibuses under the title "Purchase of two electric Minibuses 2021". This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons. The process is currently in the Award stage, having concluded on 31 December 2021, with a contract period running from 4 January 2022 to 31 March 2022. The procurement method used was a direct award via the TPPL Bus purchase framework, with a total contract value of £150,000. The contract delivery addresses are located in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of electric vehicles or related goods and services to establish a foothold within the public sector. Companies that are well-suited to compete for this contract include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in electric vehicle manufacturing or modification. The successful deployment and operational evaluation of these minibuses could enhance future procurement processes for similar vehicles, providing an avenue for expansion and innovation in this growing market.

## Notice

The purpose of this purchase was to allow the evaluation of a small number of EV minibuses ahead of future procurement for vehicles of this type. This will allow Transporting Somerset to gain operational experience with EV vehicles with regard to operating costs vs diesel powered vehicles and practical operating issues around range, maintenance, and customer reaction with a view to future use of this technology. With future decisions pending in relation to EV vehicles it was agreed that we would seek to procure two vehicles before then end of the 2021/22 financial year to allow evaluation to commence as soon as practically possible. Awarded via TPPL Bus purchase framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c2aa6b9-9b65-4ed6-b8f2-51ce9f61ca7e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GM COACHWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2022 at 11:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c2aa6b9-9b65-4ed6-b8f2-51ce9f61ca7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c2aa6b9-9b65-4ed6-b8f2-51ce9f61ca7e
  18th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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