---
title: "CWC26086 - EV Minibus (Ernest Bold Centre)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c569"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-07"
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# CWC26086 - EV Minibus (Ernest Bold Centre)

Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c569

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## Summary

Wolverhampton City Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "CWC26086 - EV Minibus (Ernest Bold Centre)" within the goods industry category. This procurement aimed to replace an old diesel vehicle with an electric vehicle to support the council's environmental goals and provide home collection services for users of the Ernest Bold Centre. The procurement was conducted using a direct method and awarded without competition, as it fell below the threshold. The awarding of the contract took place on 30th June 2026 with a contract period starting on 1st October 2026 and lasting up to 30th September 2029. This process is classified under the public authority sub-central government category, and the vehicle will operate in the UKG39 region, United Kingdom, primarily servicing the Ernest Bold Centre.

The contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in electric vehicles and related services, particularly those able to engage in direct procurement arrangements. GM Coachwork Limited, a large company in Newton Abbot, was awarded the contract, indicating that firms with established expertise in electric vehicle manufacturing and supply could find similar opportunities. Enterprises aiming to expand in the public sector, especially in environmentally focused projects, would be well-suited to pursue such tenders. The conclusion of this procurement process underscores the evolving focus on sustainable transport solutions, providing an avenue for businesses to align their growth strategies with public environmental initiatives.

## Notice

The Ernest Bold centre currently operates an old diesel vehicle that is becoming uneconomical to operate and does not meet the councils' environmental ambitions. The Ernest Bold site is suitable to support electric charging with the vehicle safely parked overnight. This vehicle is used to allow the service users to be collected from home for the short break service provided by the Earnest bold centre

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063731-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,695 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1SH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34144900 - Electric vehicles

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2026 at 14:01 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063731-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063731-2026
  7th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmcoachwork.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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