---
title: "Conversion of Base Vehicle Units"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050472"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-17"
---

# Conversion of Base Vehicle Units

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050472

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Lincolnshire County Council involves the conversion of base vehicle units, specifically a fleet of 8-seat minibuses, with a focus on operating a demand-responsive bus service. This contract, under the industry category of services, is situated in Lincoln, United Kingdom. The procurement, identified with OCID ocds-h6vhtk-050472 and a tender ID of PL23.126, has been completed through an open procedure, with the award announcement dated 17th October 2025. Key dates include the contract period starting on 4th November 2025 and the standstill period concluding on 28th October 2025. The completed lot is valued at £334,440 gross and requires services that include repair and maintenance, classified under CPV code 50000000.

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity for companies specialising in vehicle conversion and maintenance. Businesses such as SMEs, like Dack Conversion Ltd, who are capable of fulfilling the technical and quality requirements of the procurement process, stand to benefit significantly. The open procedure method encourages competitive participation, allowing suitably qualified businesses to vie for the contract, ultimately supporting the expansion of services within the local area of Lincolnshire and potentially boosting the business profiles of suppliers engaged in such specialised services. The renewal potential further enhances this opportunity, offering continuity for successful bidders.

## Notice

Lincolnshire County Council own a fleet of 8 seat minibuses to operate a demand responsive bus service, the vehicles are van conversions and this procurement is looking for a supplier for the conversion process

### Planning Information

Request for Information (RFI) attached, respond date 30/04/2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066351-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2025 - 3 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | £278,700 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN1 1YL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Carholme |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DACK CONVERSION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50117100 - Motor vehicle conversion services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2025 at 13:21 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066351-2025
- 30 Jul 2025 at 08:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044102-2025
- 21 Jul 2025 at 12:32 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041644-2025
- 17 Apr 2025 at 07:59 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015732-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066351-2025
  17th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044102-2025
  30th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041644-2025
  21st July 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015732-2025
  17th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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