---
title: "Award of Purchase of Used Low Floor Bus"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000608655"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000608655.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR"
published: "2019-12-20"
---

# Award of Purchase of Used Low Floor Bus

Buyer: COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000608655

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar involves the award of a contract for the purchase of a used Optare Solo Low Floor Bus, aimed at enhancing their existing fleet. This procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically motor vehicles (CPV code: 34100000). The award was finalised on 20th December 2019, marking this as an active contract under the tendering stage of the process. The contract value is set at £100,000, with the awarded supplier being Galson Motors Limited, based in the Isle of Lewis.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the automotive and transport sectors, particularly those specialising in the supply of used vehicles or fleet management services. Companies that can provide low-floor, accessible buses or similar vehicles would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts in this area, as public sector organisations continually seek to enhance their transport capabilities while adhering to budget constraints.

## Notice

Please submit your quote for the Comhairle to purchase a used Optare Solo Low Floor Bus to add to their existing fleet.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375725 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR |
| Additional buyers | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK8 3UX |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | ASA RECRUITMENT; BEN HARROWER CONSULTANCY; BROXAP; C S DRILLING SEVICES; C&J WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT; CITY BUILDING (CONTRACTS) LLP/RSBI; DEER DYNAMICS; DIGITAL 2000; FIRE SERVICES FUND-RAISING SHOP; GALSON MOTORS; GE HEALTHCARE; HARVEY NASH; VENESKY BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2019 at 12:23 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375725

## Notice URLs

- http://firescotland.gov.uk
- http://https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk
- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://forestryandland.gov.scot/

## Provenance

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