---
title: "DGCP-0512 The Purchase of Electric Buses 1 of 2"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000805411"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-25"
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# DGCP-0512 The Purchase of Electric Buses 1 of 2

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000805411

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## Summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council has recently completed a procurement process for the purchase of electric buses under the tender titled "DGCP-0512 The Purchase of Electric Buses 1 of 2." This contract was executed using an open procurement method under the Crown Commercial Service RM6244 Framework Agreement and is classified mainly within the goods category focused on the transportation sector. The council, located in Dumfries, UK, utilised this procurement to award the contract on 25 July 2025, with the bidding process involving two electronic bids, both from non-EU suppliers. The procurement was successfully awarded to Pelican Engineering, reflecting the council's commitment to developing sustainable transportation solutions within the region. 

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacture and supply of electric vehicles, particularly those with the capability to deliver under framework agreements like CCS RM6244. Companies specialising in cutting-edge sustainable transport solutions will find such opportunities appealing, providing a pathway to showcase their innovations to regional authorities. Pelican Engineering's successful bid demonstrates the competitive edge large-scale enterprises can have in such open tenders, especially where technical expertise and established supply channels are crucial. This contract not only enhances local sustainable infrastructure but also paves the way for future procurement initiatives focusing on eco-friendly transport alternatives.

## Notice

This procurement exercise is for the purchase of a number of electric buses for Dumfries & Galloway Council using the Crown Commercial Service RM6244 Framework Agreement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement exercise is for the purchase of a number of electric buses for Dumfries & Galloway Council using the Crown Commercial Service RM6244 Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535515 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 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 | £2,283,709 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PELICAN ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 34121100 - Public-service buses
- 34144910 - Electric buses

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535515

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535515
  DGCP-0512 The Purchase of Electric Buses 1 of 2 - This procurement exercise is for the purchase of a number of electric buses for Dumfries & Galloway Council using the Crown Commercial Service RM6244 Framework Agreement.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805411
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/courts-and-tribunals/courts-tribunals-and-office-locations/find-us/dumfries-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court/

## Provenance

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