---
title: "Direct award from ESPO Specialist Vehicles"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000668384"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MORAY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-09-27"
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# Direct award from ESPO Specialist Vehicles

Buyer: MORAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000668384

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## Summary

Moray Council has completed a public procurement process for the direct award of three electric coaches through the ESPO Specialist Vehicle framework. The procurement was conducted using a selective method under the restricted procedure, with contracts dated and signed on 24 September 2021. The delivery location for the coaches is Elgin, located in the UKM62 region. This procurement aligns with the general public services category and has a contract value of £560,520.

This procurement opportunity is particularly suited for businesses specialising in vehicle manufacturing or supply, especially those focused on eco-friendly electric solutions. As the contract was awarded to Woodall Nicholson Limited/Mellor Coachcraft, other businesses in the transport and automotive sectors, especially those capable of providing electric vehicle technology and services, may find future opportunities for growth through similar tender processes within the local council and affiliated frameworks.

## Notice

Direct award from ESPO Specialist Vehicle framework for 3x electric coaches

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428747 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £560,520 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MORAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELGIN |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV30 1BX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Moray |
| Electoral ward | Elgin City North |
| Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey |
| Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WOODALL NICHOLSON LIMITED/MELLOR COACHCRAFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121500 - Coaches

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428747

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP428747
  Direct award from ESPO Specialist Vehicles - Direct award from ESPO Specialist Vehicle framework for 3x electric coaches

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000668384

## Provenance

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