---
title: "Purchase of Minibuses"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000743052"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000743052.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2023-09-01"
---

# Purchase of Minibuses

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000743052

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## Summary

The Scottish Borders Council has completed the procurement process for the "Purchase of Minibuses". This tender falls under the industry category of goods. The procurement method used was a limited process with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded to Melling Commercial Limited TA Westwood Motor Group, with a total value of £102,990. The closing date for this tender was on 24th August 2023.

This tender by the Scottish Borders Council for the purchase of minibuses presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly smaller enterprises, to supply goods. Businesses dealing in vehicle sales or related services would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract has been awarded to an SME, indicating potential for smaller companies to successfully secure contracts with the council in similar future procurement processes.

## Notice

Purchase of Minibuses.

### Procurement Information

These are used vehicles which are only available from the named supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487306 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £102,990 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MELLING COMMERCIAL LIMITED TA WESTWOOD MOTOR GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487306

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487306
  Purchase of Minibuses - Purchase of Minibuses.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000743052

## Provenance

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