--- title: "PAN3195 - Coach and Van Conversion Buses - PATS" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e5c0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e5c0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e5c0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e5c0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" 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-h6vhtk-04e5c0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e5c0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e5c0.json) ## Summary Leicester City Council has initiated a tender process titled "PAN3195 - Coach and Van Conversion Buses - PATS" under the industry category of Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation. The procurement is in the tender stage and involves the supply of passenger transport vehicles, specifically 18 bus conversion vehicles and 3 coach-built vehicles, to be delivered in the UKF region. Key dates include the tender period ending on 24 March 2025 with the contract expected to commence shortly afterwards. This open procedure follows the GPA regulations and is managed through electronic submission. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle manufacturing or modifications, particularly those with experience in producing specialist vehicles. Firms capable of meeting technical specifications, providing robust aftersales support, and ensuring timely delivery will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses with the capacity to offer driver training and warranty services will find this tender an excellent chance to expand their operations and serve a regional authority. Successful companies may benefit from an initial 12-month contract with the possibility of a 12-month extension to address any unforeseen delays. ## Notice Supply of Lot 1 Bus Conversion Passenger Transport Vehicles x 18 (eighteen) Lot 2 Coach-Built Passenger Transport Vehicles x 3 (three) ### Lot Information Bus Conversion Passenger Transport Vehicles x 18 (eighteen) 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. 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. Renewal: The initial contract term is 12 months with the option to extend by 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. Coach-Built Passenger Transport Vehicles x 3 (three) 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 will 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. Renewal: The initial contract term is 12 months with the option to extend by up to a further 12 months. The extension period is to accommodate slippage on 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 | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006495-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | 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 | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 | TLF East Midlands (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 08:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006495-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.leicester.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=2b630e2c-8fef-ef11-8134-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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