---
title: "Purchase of 5 minibuses"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000793720"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-20"
---

# Purchase of 5 minibuses

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000793720

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## Summary

Scottish Borders Council has completed a procurement process for the purchase of five minibuses, with the contract awarded on 18 March 2025. This procurement falls under the industry category of general public services and was managed through an open procedure. The location for the delivery of these minibuses is within the UKM91 region, specifically Newtown St Boswells. Key details include the award notice published recently and a contract value of GBP 640,500. Notably, the procurement process started as a tender and has now progressed to the award stage, indicating that the minibuses will be supplied by EVM Direct Ltd.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of commercial vehicles, particularly minibuses. Suppliers with experience in delivering high-quality, durable minibuses will find this contract advantageous for business growth, as it offers a substantial contract value and the potential for future public sector contracts. Large enterprises, especially those with a track record in fulfilling public procurement orders, would be well-positioned to compete effectively in similar tenders. Overall, successful participation in such tenders can enhance market presence and establish long-term relationships with public sector councils like Scottish Borders Council.

## Notice

Purchase of 5 minibuses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526407 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £640,500 |

## 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 | EVM DIRECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526407

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526407
  Purchase of 5 minibuses - Purchase of 5 minibuses.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793720

## Provenance

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