---
title: "Purchase of Used Low Floor Bus"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000471790"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000471790.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR"
published: "2017-08-09"
---

# Purchase of Used Low Floor Bus

Buyer: COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000471790

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, involved the purchase of a used low floor bus, classified under the goods category. The tender was processed through an open procurement method and has been marked as complete. It was based in the Western Isles Area, UK (postal code HS1 2BW), with the main contract award made to Alexander Dennis Ltd, amounting to £79,500. The contract was signed on 9 December 2016, and the tender's status was formally listed as complete on 9 August 2017.

This award presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the transport and vehicle supply sector, particularly those specialising in used commercial vehicles. Companies looking to compete should have experience in supplying buses or similar vehicles, as well as an understanding of public sector procurement processes. With a significant portion of bids from Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), this tender illustrates the potential for growth in the competitive supply market for transportation solutions within the public sector.

## Notice

Purchase of used low floor bus

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291975 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £79,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR |
| Locality | STORNOWAY |
| Post town | Outer Hebrides |
| Postcode | HS1 2BW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Electoral ward | Steòrnabhagh a Deas |
| Westminster constituency | Na h-Eileanan an Iar |
| Delivery location | TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALEXANDER DENNIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121400 - Low-floor buses

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291975

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291975
  Purchase of Used Low Floor Bus - Purchase of used low floor bus

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000471790

## Provenance

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