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title: "EDC/2025/4231 - 17 Seat Minibuses with Tail Lift"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000801020"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-14"
---

# EDC/2025/4231 - 17 Seat Minibuses with Tail Lift

Buyer: EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000801020

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by East Dunbartonshire Council involved the open tendering procedure for the supply and delivery of four 17-seat minibuses equipped with tail lifts. The tender, identified as EDC/2025/4231, falls under the industry category of general public services and recreation, culture, and religion, with the goods classification being 34114400 (motor vehicles). The location specified for delivery is Hilton Depot, Bishopbriggs, in the region of UKM81. The tender process officially concluded with the contract award on 8th August 2025 to Taxi & Bus Conversion Limited - T/A TBC Conversions, with a total contract value of £323,592. Key dates in the process included the tender period ending and award period starting on 11th July 2025. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract is active.

This procurement opportunity provides significant growth potential for businesses involved in the manufacturing and conversion of vehicles, especially those specialising in minibuses and accessibility features. SMEs, such as Taxi & Bus Conversion Limited, can particularly benefit as they often bring specialised skills and agility to such projects. The open procedure and focus on both quality and price criteria make it an ideal opportunity for businesses with robust supply chain capabilities and competitive pricing strategies. Companies that have a proven track record in delivering similar goods and can meet the financial and technical capability requirements have the potential to successfully secure similar contracts, thereby expanding their client base and industry presence.

## Notice

Supply & Delivery of 4 x 17 seat minibuses complete with tail lift

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply & Delivery of four x 17 seat minibuses with tail lifts

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537024 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Vehicles will be replaced in 5 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £320,000 |
| Lots value | £320,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £323,592 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKINTILLOCH |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G66 1TJ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | East Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TAXI & BUS CONVERSION LIMITED - T/A TBC CONVERSIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114400 - Minibuses
- 34121000 - Buses and coaches

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537024
- 6 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532032

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532032&idx=1
  6th June 2025 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532032&idx=2
  6th June 2025 - GDPR
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532032&idx=3
  6th June 2025 - T&Cs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532032
  EDC/2025/4231 - 17 Seat Minibuses with Tail Lift - Supply & Delivery of 4 x 17 seat minibuses complete with tail lift
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537024
  EDC/2025/4231 - 17 Seat Minibuses with Tail Lift - Supply & Delivery of 4 x 17 seat minibuses complete with tail lift

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801020
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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