---
title: "Purchase of Bus"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000808366"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808366"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000808366.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000808366.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-11"
---

# Purchase of Bus

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000808366

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## Summary

The Scottish Borders Council has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a 53-seat bus intended for local authority duties, located in the UKM91 region. This contract, identified as SEP539057, falls under the general public services category. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and the process has reached the award stage as of 11th September 2025, with the contract having been signed on 27th June 2025. The total contract value is £255,000 GBP.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses within the automotive industry, specifically manufacturers and suppliers of commercial vehicles, to engage with public sector contracts and expand their market reach. Large companies such as Volvo Group UK Ltd, the awarded supplier, are well-positioned for such tenders, although small and medium enterprises may also explore entry into similar future opportunities. The open procedure indicates a transparent selection process, thereby encouraging competitive participation.

## 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=SEP539057 |
| 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 | 11 Sep 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 | VOLVO GROUP UK LTD T/A VOLVO BUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539057

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539057
  Purchase of Bus - Purchase of one bus.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808366

## Provenance

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