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title: "Construction and Conversion of Passenger Vehicles [3193391]"
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# Construction and Conversion of Passenger Vehicles [3193391]

Buyer: BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE ON BEHALF OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE IN NORTHERN IRELAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a175

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## Summary

The Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland is conducting a procurement for the "Construction and Conversion of Passenger Vehicles," classified under vehicle conversion and reconditioning services. This tender process is currently at the Award stage, following the completion of the tender and bid evaluations. Key details include the tender period, which closed on 22 July 2021, and the awarding of contracts for various lots, including a framework agreement with an estimated total value of £31,013,000 across four lots, each catering to different vehicle capacities and specifications.

This procurement represents significant opportunities for businesses in the vehicle conversion sector, particularly those specialising in passenger vehicle modifications. Companies such as Cartwright Vehicle Conversions Ltd, TAXI BUS CONVERSION LTD, and EVM DIRECT LTD. have already engaged in the bidding process. With the focus on achieving the Most Economically Advantageous Tender based on price, suppliers that can demonstrate cost efficiency, quality service delivery, and social value will be well-positioned to succeed. Small and medium-sized enterprises, in particular, may find an advantageous footing in competing for these contracts, leveraging their flexibility and responsiveness to client needs.

## Notice

Construction and Conversion of Passenger Vehicles [3193391]

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - 9 Seat Vehicle Conversion

Construction and Conversion of Passenger Vehicles [3193391] Additional information: The estimated value in Contract Notice 2021/S 000-013906 excl VAT was: 0.00 GBP to 2 718 000 GBP calculated on the basis of maximum 4 year Call-Off Contracts with the option of 24 month extension periods and contingency for Secondary Competitions, potential extensions for procurement exercises and potential price increases during the Framework Agreement and any Call-Off Contract period.

Renewal: The value in II.2.6) is the highest value range for Lot 1: 0.00 GBP to 2 718 000 GBP calculated on the basis of maximum 4 year Call-Off Contract(s) with the option of 24 month extension period(s) and contingency for Secondary Competitions, potential extension(s) for procurement exercises and potential price increases during the Framework Agreement and any Call-Off Contract period.

Lot 2 - 17 Seat Vehicle Conversion

Construction and Conversion of Passenger Vehicles [3193391] Additional information: The estimated value in Contract Notice 2021/S 000-013906 excl VAT was: 0.00 GBP to 2 225 000 GBP calculated on the basis of maximum 4 year Call-Off Contracts with the option of 24 month extension periods and contingency for Secondary Competitions, potential extensions for procurement exercises and potential price increases during the Framework Agreement and any Call-Off Contract period.

Renewal: The value in II.2.6) is the highest value range for Lot 2: 0.00 GBP to 2 225 000 GBP calculated on the basis of maximum 4 year Call-Off Contract(s) with the option of 24 month extension period(s) and contingency for Secondary Competitions, potential extension(s) for procurement exercises and potential price increases during the Framework Agreement and any Call-Off Contract period.

Lot 3 - 22 Seat Vehicle Construction

Construction and Conversion of Passenger Vehicles [3193391] Additional information: The estimated value in Contract Notice 2021/S 000-013906 excl VAT was: 0.00 GBP to 14 207 000 GBP calculated on the basis of maximum 4 year Call-Off Contracts with the option of 24 month extension periods and contingency for Secondary Competitions, potential extensions for procurement exercises and potential price increases during the Framework Agreement and any Call-Off Contract period.

Renewal: The value in II.2.6) is the highest value range for Lot 3: 0.00 GBP to 14 207 000 GBP calculated on the basis of maximum 4 year Call-Off Contract(s) with the option of 24 month extension period(s) and contingency for Secondary Competitions, potential extension(s) for procurement exercises and potential price increases during the Framework Agreement and any Call-Off Contract period.

Lot 4 - Low Floor Accessible Bus Conversion

Construction and Conversion of Passenger Vehicles [3193391] Additional information: The estimated value in Contract Notice 2021/S 000-013906 excl VAT was: 0.00 GBP to 6 697 000 GBP calculated on the basis of maximum 4 year Call-Off Contracts with the option of 24 month extension periods and contingency for Secondary Competitions, potential extensions for procurement exercises and potential price increases during the Framework Agreement and any Call-Off Contract period.

Renewal: The value in II.2.6) is the highest value range for Lot 4: 0.00 GBP to 6 697 000 GBP calculated on the basis of maximum 4 year Call-Off Contract(s) with the option of 24 month extension period(s) and contingency for Secondary Competitions, potential extension(s) for procurement exercises and potential price increases during the Framework Agreement and any Call-Off Contract period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023764-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | 3 Jun 2021 |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,013,000 |
| Lots value | £25,847,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE ON BEHALF OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE IN NORTHERN IRELAND |
| Additional buyers | BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE |
| Locality | BALLYMENA |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT43 6DA |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0F Mid and East Antrim |
| Local authority | Mid and East Antrim |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | North Antrim |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | CARTWRIGHT VEHICLE CONVERSIONS; EVM DIRECT; TAXI BUS CONVERSION; WOODALL NICHOLSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 50112110 - Body-repair services for vehicles
- 50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services
- 50117100 - Motor vehicle conversion services
- 50117200 - Ambulance conversion services
- 50117300 - Reconditioning services of vehicles
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2021 at 08:25 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023764-2021
- 17 Sep 2021 at 16:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023242-2021
- 18 Jun 2021 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013906-2021
- 31 Mar 2021 at 12:16 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006660-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

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