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title: "Provision of Buses and Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000590633"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2019-11-07"
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# Provision of Buses and Associated Services

Buyer: WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000590633

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## Summary

West Dunbartonshire Council, a regional authority located in Dumbarton, has undertaken a tender process for the "Provision of Buses and Associated Services". This procurement, classified under goods and in the public services industry, is currently in the award stage. The council's need arises from plans to replace 31 buses in their operational fleet over the next two financial years (2019/20 and 2020/21). Key details include a procurement method of ‘open’ and anticipated delivery to the Richmond Street Depot in Clydebank, with various lots that include both converted and non-converted buses. The submission period has recently concluded with an award decision date that has been finalised.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in vehicle manufacturing and conversions, particularly those capable of supplying buses that meet specific requirements outlined by the council. Companies that specialise in vehicle conversions or have access to the Crown Commercial Services Framework for vehicle purchases are well-positioned to compete. The multi-lot structure allows for various entries, enabling businesses of different scales to partake, catering to both smaller contracts like non-converted mini buses and larger conversions for significant buses.

## Notice

West Dunbartonshire Council have identified through a tender process supplier(s) who can meet our requirements for the provision of a range of buses and associated equipment. The Council is calling off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework(CCS) RM 3814 - Vehicle Conversions DPS and will require Supplier to use the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM 6060-Vehicle Purchase to source the vehicles from manufactures. All terms and Conditions agreed via the CSS Framework shall apply. As part of the Programme, Fleet Services are seeking to replace 31 of current fleet of buses operated across the Council, with planned orders for the following years 2019/20 and 2020/21.The councils requirements are as follows: - Lot 1- 12 seater mini buses- no conversion r - Lot 2- 15 seater buses no conversion (not awarded) - Lot 3- 17 seater buses conversion; - Lot 4- 28 seater buses conversion; - Lot 5- 37 seater buses conversion;

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - 12 Seat Mini Bus - No conversion Required

STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENT West Dunbartonshire Council (the Council) have identified through a tender process, supplier(s) who can meet our requirements for the provision 31 buses and associated equipment. The Council is calling off Crown Commercial Services Framework(CCS) RM 3814 - Vehicle Conversions DPS and will require Supplier to use the Crown Commercial Services Framework(CCS) RM 6060-Vehicle Purchase to source the vehicles from manufactures. All terms and Conditions agreed via the CSS Framework shall apply.. This is a further Competition - Call off from CSS Framework RM 3814- Using PCS tender

Renewal: Optional Extension of 1 year plus 1 year

Lot 2 - 15 Seat Bus - No conversion Required

West Dunbartonshire Council (the Council) have identified through a tender process, supplier(s) who can meet our requirements for the provision 31 buses and associated equipment. The Council is calling off Crown Commercial Services Framework (CCS) RM 3814 - Vehicle Conversions DPS and will require Supplier to use the Crown Commercial Services Framework (CCS) RM 6060-Vehicle Purchase to source the vehicles from manufactures. All terms and Conditions agreed via the CSS Framework shall apply.. This is a further Competition - Call off from CSS Framework RM 3814- Using PCS tender

Renewal: Optional extension 1 year plus 1 year

Lot 3 - 17 Seat Bus - Conversion Required

West Dunbartonshire Council (the Council) have identified through a tender process, supplier(s) who can meet our requirements for the provision 31 buses and associated equipment. The Council is calling off Crown Commercial Services Framework (CCS) RM 3814 - Vehicle Conversions DPS and will require Supplier to use the Crown Commercial Services Framework (CCS) RM 6060-Vehicle Purchase to source the vehicles from manufactures. All terms and Conditions agreed via the CSS Framework shall apply.. This is a further Competition - Call off from CSS Framework RM 3814- Using PCS tender

Renewal: Optional Extension of 1 year plus 1 year

Lot 4 - 28 Seat Bus - Conversion Required

West Dunbartonshire Council (the Council)have identified, through a tender process, supplier(s) who can meet our requirements for the provision 31 buses and associated equipment. The Council is calling off Crown Commercial Services Framework (CCS) RM 3814 - Vehicle Conversions DPS and will require Supplier to use the Crown Commercial Services Framework (CCS) RM 6060-Vehicle Purchase to source the vehicles from manufactures. All terms and Conditions agreed via the CSS Framework shall apply.. This is a further Competition - Call off from CSS Framework RM 3814- Using PCS tender

Renewal: Optional Extension of 1 year plus 1 year

Lot 5 - 37 Seat Bus - Conversion Required

West Dunbartonshire Council (the Council) have identified through a tender process, supplier(s) who can meet our requirements for the provision 31 buses and associated equipment. The Council is calling off Crown Commercial Services Framework (CCS) RM 3814 - Vehicle Conversions DPS and will require Supplier to use the Crown Commercial Services Framework (CCS) RM 6060-Vehicle Purchase to source the vehicles from manufactures. All terms and Conditions agreed via the CSS Framework shall apply.. This is a further Competition - Call off from CSS Framework RM 3814- Using PCS tender

Renewal: Optional extension 1 year plus 1 year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371380 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,105,663 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMBARTON |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G82 1QL |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | West Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Dumbarton |
| Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | NU-TRACK; PARK'S FORD STIRLING; TBC CONVERSIONS; WOODALL NICHOLSON LIMITED/MELLOR COACHCRAFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses
- 34121000 - Buses and coaches

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371380
- 11 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360084

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360084
  Provision of Buses and Associated Services - West Dunbartonshire Council (the Council) is looking to identify, through a tender process, supplier(s) who can meet our requirements for the provision of a range of buses and associated equipment. The Council is calling off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework(CCS) RM 3814 - Vehicle Conversions DPS and will require Supplier to use the Crown Commercial Services Framework(CCS) RM 6060-Vehicle Purchase to source the vehicles from manufactures. All terms and Conditions agreed via the CSS Framework shall apply. As part of the Programme, Fleet Services are seeking to replace 31 of current fleet of buses operated across the Council, with planned orders for the following years 2019/20 and 2020/21.The councils requirements are lotted as follows: - Lot 1- 12 seater mini buses- no conversion required; - Lot 2- 15 seater buses no conversion required; - Lot 3- 17 seater buses conversion required; - Lot 4- 28 seater buses conversion required; and - Lot 5- 37 seater buses conversion required.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371380
  Provision of Buses and Associated Services - West Dunbartonshire Council have identified through a tender process supplier(s) who can meet our requirements for the provision of a range of buses and associated equipment. The Council is calling off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework(CCS) RM 3814 - Vehicle Conversions DPS and will require Supplier to use the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM 6060-Vehicle Purchase to source the vehicles from manufactures. All terms and Conditions agreed via the CSS Framework shall apply. As part of the Programme, Fleet Services are seeking to replace 31 of current fleet of buses operated across the Council, with planned orders for the following years 2019/20 and 2020/21.The councils requirements are as follows: - Lot 1- 12 seater mini buses- no conversion r - Lot 2- 15 seater buses no conversion (not awarded) - Lot 3- 17 seater buses conversion; - Lot 4- 28 seater buses conversion; - Lot 5- 37 seater buses conversion;

## Notice URLs

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