---
title: "Purchase and supply of 8 ford transit minibuses"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000812128"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000812128.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-19"
---

# Purchase and supply of 8 ford transit minibuses

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000812128

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Fife Council awarding a contract for the purchase and supply of eight Ford transit minibuses, with TrustFord as the supplier. The contract, worth £342,582.44, was active as of 21 April 2025. It falls under the industry categories of general public services and education, with the goods delivered in the UKM72 region. Fife Council, located in Glenrothes, acted as the buying organisation, opting for an open procurement method under the framework agreement TPPL & BNES for Bus and Coach Purchase. The procurement reached the award stage and is considered complete, with vehicles already delivered and a retrospective award notice issued.

This tender creates opportunities for growth among businesses specialising in automotive supply, particularly those with experience in delivering strategies through framework agreements for the public sector. Large-scale operations such as TrustFord are well-suited to compete in similar tenders due to their capacity to meet specific demands and execute large orders within tight deadlines. Moreover, opportunities may extend to local suppliers within the UKM72 region seeking collaborative frameworks for distribution. Businesses interested should evaluate rigorous participation procedures and remain abreast of open procurement methods that favour transparency and competitive bidding.

## Notice

This award is for the purchase of 8 minibuses via TPPL & BNES Framework Agreement for Bus and Coach Purchase

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Retrospective award notice for the purchase of 8 minibuses. Vehicles already delivered

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550012 |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 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 | £342,582 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 5LT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRUSTFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
- 34114400 - Minibuses

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550012

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550012
  Purchase and supply of 8 ford transit minibuses - This award is for the purchase of 8 minibuses via TPPL & BNES Framework Agreement for Bus and Coach Purchase

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812128

## Provenance

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