---
title: "Purchase of 5 x 17 Seat Accessible Minibuses"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000804766"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-21"
---

# Purchase of 5 x 17 Seat Accessible Minibuses

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000804766

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## Summary

North Lanarkshire Council has completed the procurement process for the purchase of five 17-seat accessible minibuses. As the buying organisation, located in Motherwell, UKM84, North Lanarkshire Council undertook this tender to replace an ageing fleet in alignment with its Vehicle Replacement Programme (VRP). The process followed an open procedure method, targeting the goods category under the industry classification of general public services. The contract was awarded to Taxi & Bus Conversion Limited, trading as TBC Conversions, on 30th June 2025, valued at £411,065. This contract falls under the Purchase of Standard and Specialist Vehicles framework, specifically Lot 7: Minibuses (9-17 Seats), including Accessible and Patient Transport.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle conversions, adaptations, or suppliers of accessible minibuses. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or modifying vehicles to accommodate accessibility requirements would find this contract highly relevant. SMEs, particularly those capable of delivering custom vehicle solutions, can leverage such procurement opportunities to expand their client base within public sector organisations. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses establish a robust foothold in the region's public services sector, particularly in specialised transportation solutions.

## Notice

The fleet operation has a requirement for 5 x 17 Seat Accessible Minibuses. This is to replace an ageing fleet of vehicles in line with North Lanarkshire Council's VRP.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The fleet operation has a requirement for 5 x 17 Seat Accessible Minibuses. This is to replace an ageing fleet of vehicles in line with North Lanarkshire Council's VRP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535054 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 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 | £411,065 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## 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

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535054

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535054
  Purchase of 5 x 17 Seat Accessible Minibuses - The fleet operation has a requirement for 5 x 17 Seat Accessible Minibuses. This is to replace an ageing fleet of vehicles in line with North Lanarkshire Council's VRP.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804766
- https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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