---
title: "Coach and Bus Purchase"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000807374"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-14"
---

# Coach and Bus Purchase

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000807374

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## Summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the "Coach and Bus Purchase" to support local public services. This contract involved acquiring six coaches and six buses through an open procedure under Lot 4 of The Procurement Partnership Limited (TPPL) Framework. The award was finalised on 21st July 2025, with a total contract value of £2,646,000. The procurement falls within the general public services industry category and focuses on goods, specifically the transportation sector, in the UKM92 region. Key suppliers for this contract are Volvo Group UK Ltd and Alexander Dennis Limited.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large transportation businesses, particularly those involved in the manufacturing and supply of buses and coaches. Companies with expertise in supplying high-capacity vehicles under framework agreements could find similar contracts beneficial for business growth. Participating in open procurement processes like this can enhance industry reputation and provide steady revenue streams through governmental partnerships, particularly for suppliers capable of meeting regional public transport needs.

## Notice

Dumfries and Galloway Council procured 6 coaches and 6 buses from the TPPL (The Procurement Partnership Limited) Framework for The Supply of Buses.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Dumfries and Galloway Council were required to procure a number of large vehicles to service a number of subsidised local bus and school bus contracts. 6 Coaches and 6 large buses were required to fulfil the requirements of public service. The TPPL (The Procurement Partnership Ltd) Framework for the Supply of Buses; Lot 4: 36-75 seat buses and coaches was recommended.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537045 |
| 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 | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 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 | £2,646,000 |

## 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 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ALEXANDER DENNIS; VOLVO GROUP UK LTD T/A VOLVO BUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537045

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537045
  Coach and Bus Purchase - Dumfries and Galloway Council procured 6 coaches and 6 buses from the TPPL (The Procurement Partnership Limited) Framework for The Supply of Buses.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807374

## Provenance

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