---
title: "Hire/Provision of a 17-Seater Minibus (including Branding)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000762541"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UHI PERTH"
published: "2024-03-29"
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# Hire/Provision of a 17-Seater Minibus (including Branding)

Buyer: UHI PERTH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000762541

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process is currently being led by UHI Perth, a central purchasing body located in Perth, UK. They have initiated a tender titled "Hire/Provision of a 17-Seater Minibus (including Branding)" in the education sector. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on April 12, 2024. The tender presents an opportunity for businesses to provide a 17-seater minibus with specific requirements, offering a long-term lease with potential branding opportunities. The submission method is electronic, and the bid opening is scheduled for April 12, 2024, with Tracy Robertson from UHI Perth managing the process.

This tender by UHI Perth for a 17-seater minibus presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the goods sector, particularly those involved in vehicle rental and branding services. Companies with experience in long-term leasing, maintenance services, and creative branding solutions are well-suited to compete. The contracting process includes opportunities for renewal and optional extensions, offering long-term business prospects for successful bidders. Interested parties should act promptly due to the imminent tender deadline of April 12, 2024, to submit electronic proposals via the specified Public Contracts Scotland platform.

## Notice

Long term hire of a 17 seater minibus.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UHI Perth are looking to hire a 17 seater minibus (on a long term basis). 17 seater (16 + driver) minibus, with towbar and roof box and bars. - Fully serviced and maintained lease with all season tyres. - Mileage allowance - 6,000-8,000 - Driving license category - D1 (standard 17 seat minibus) - Lease Start - July/August 2024 - Please also advise, if we were to lease this vehicle from you, how would servicing and maintenance work? Would we be able to use a local garage for this? Initial contract term would be for a 12 month period with x2 optional 12 month contract extensions. Please note we would only require to use the vehicle 10 months of the year (Aug - end June). There is also the possibility we might look to have some sort of branding on the vehicle (ie a college logo/department wording etc) and an example image of this is attached.

Renewal: x2 12 month extension periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR502142 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UHI PERTH |
| Locality | PERTH |
| Post town | Perth |
| Postcode | PH1 2NX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Perth and Kinross |
| Electoral ward | Perth City North |
| Westminster constituency | Perth and Kinross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR502142

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR502142&idx=1
  29th March 2024 - Branding
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR502142
  Hire/Provision of a 17-Seater Minibus (including Branding) - Long term hire of a 17 seater minibus.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.perth.uhi.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000762541
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=762541
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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