---
title: "NAC/MC/5169 Supply and Delivery of Two Welfare Buses"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000810496"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-17"
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# NAC/MC/5169 Supply and Delivery of Two Welfare Buses

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000810496

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by North Ayrshire Council involves the "NAC/MC/5169 Supply and Delivery of Two Welfare Buses" and falls under the industry category of goods. This contract is located in North Ayrshire and was at the award stage as of 17th September 2025, with the completion status indicated. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the tender was initiated to find a qualified supplier for two welfare buses, with a delivery deadline set for 30th April 2026. The contract, valued at £249,912.80, was signed on 9th September 2025. The awarded supplier for this tender is Woodall-Nicholson Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Bolton.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the automotive supply sector, particularly those specialising in vehicle manufacturing and delivery services, as it requires the provision and delivery of specialised welfare buses. Businesses well-suited to compete would be those with experience in supplying municipal vehicles, especially companies capable of providing added value through services like driver training and support. Given the tender's open procurement method, it invited a competitive tendering environment, allowing small and medium enterprises to participate successfully, as demonstrated by the awarded contract to Woodall-Nicholson Ltd. This contract could lead to further opportunities for business growth by establishing a strong relationship with North Ayrshire Council for future procurement needs.

## Notice

North Ayrshire Council require a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to supply and deliver two welfare buses.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council require a suitably experienced supplier to supply and deliver two 16 seat (plus driver - 17 seat) welfare buses including driver training. To be delivered by 30th April 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539429 |
| 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 | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 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 | £249,912 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WOODALL-NICHOLSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
- 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539429

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539429
  NAC/MC/5169 Supply and Delivery of Two Welfare Buses - North Ayrshire Council require a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to supply and deliver two welfare buses.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810496

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