---
title: "Purchase of Bus"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000802884"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802884.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-01"
---

# Purchase of Bus

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000802884

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Scottish Borders Council, titled "Purchase of Bus," falls under the general public services category. This contract involved the acquisition of a 53-seat bus intended for local authority duties. The purchasing process has advanced to the award and contract stage, with The Volvo Group UK Ltd. as the awarded supplier. The procurement utilised an open procedure, aligning with the European procurement standards covered by the GPA. The process is marked complete, with the contract signed on 27th June 2025 for £255,000. Geographically, the project is located in the UKM91 region, serving the Newtown St Boswells locality.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of buses, particularly large-scale enterprises, as indicated by the contract award to a large supplier. Given the procurement method was an open procedure, it facilitated a competitive bidding environment, albeit the awarded contract only received one bid. Companies seeking to engage with public sector contracts in the UK market, especially those specialising in transport goods and services, may find such opportunities particularly advantageous for business expansion and for enhancing their market presence.

## Notice

Purchase of one bus.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of 53 seat bus for local authority duties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533683 |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 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 | £255,000 |

## 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 | THE VOLVO GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533683

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533683
  Purchase of Bus - Purchase of one bus.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802884
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/jedburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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