---
title: "Procurement of a Passenger Coach"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028c71"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-028c71.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2021-01-22"
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# Procurement of a Passenger Coach

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028c71

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## Summary

The Home Office is undertaking a planned procurement process for a used passenger coach, titled "Procurement of a Passenger Coach," aimed at enhancing their training capabilities at a facility in the South East of England. The expected budget for this procurement is £30,000. The initial planning stage is currently in progress with expressions of interest being sought from potential suppliers. Interested parties are invited to submit their interest by 22 March 2021, with future notices to be communicated following this date. The coach should meet specific technical requirements and be in excellent condition, and the procurement is classified under the goods category, focusing on coaches.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the automotive sector, particularly those specialising in used vehicles and coach sales. Companies that can demonstrate the ability to provide fully serviced and well-maintained coaches, as well as offer robust spare parts support, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses that can ensure compliance with European specifications for coaches will have a competitive edge in this process. Engaging with this procurement can enhance a company's profile and potentially lead to further contracting opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

Border Force have a potential interest in the procurement of a used passenger coach to enhance their training capability. The coach would primarily be used at a training facility in the South East of England and would be the delivery address. High level specifications are to include the following: 1. The coach must have similarities with Pan -European specification to enable BF officers to be familiar with lay out and construction. 2. The coach must come fully serviced and maintained with current MOT 3. The coach must be in very good condition and robust enough for removing and replacing panel and trim. 4. Spare parts must be available form dealer network. Should Border Force proceed with this procurement, further details on technical specification will be made available.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is for prior information and is only seeking expressions of interest from the marketplace . This does not mean that Border Force will proceed to a Procurement. The purpose of this notice is to alert the marketplace to a potential future opportunity to supply one used passenger coach to Border Force with the aim of enhancing their capabilities at the Border in the detection of prohibited goods. Technical specifications will be supplied in full, if on review of this market enagagement, Border Force decide to proceed to competition. Additional information: Any interested Suppliers are to email their expression of interest to Neil Humphries on neil.humphries@homeoffice.gov.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001307-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 34121500 - Coaches

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2021 at 10:01 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001307-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office

## Provenance

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