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title: "Purchase of Mini Bus x 2 - Call off from CCS Framework RM6244 Lot 2"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000823140"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BORDERS COLLEGE"
published: "2026-02-16"
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# Purchase of Mini Bus x 2 - Call off from CCS Framework RM6244 Lot 2

Buyer: BORDERS COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000823140

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by Borders College aimed to upgrade their mini bus fleet with modern vehicles for transporting students during academic activities. The college, located at the Scottish Borders Campus, Galashiels, awarded the contract on 16th June 2025, with an overall procurement value of £89,613.78 aimed at purchasing two 17-seater Ford Eco Blue mini buses. Utilising the open procedure procurement method, this contract was a call-off from the CCS framework RM6244, aligning with the education industry category in the UKM91 region. The procurement tagged as 'award' and 'contract' signifies the successful completion of this tender stage, effectively replacing the aging fleet with more sustainable models.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in the automotive industry, particularly those manufacturing or supplying light and medium commercial vehicles. The contract awarded to Ford Motor Company Limited, indicating suitability for large-scale businesses to supply the required vehicles through established frameworks like CCS. Companies that specialise in sustainable vehicle technology can explore similar opportunities to provide eco-friendly transport solutions for educational institutions, thereby expanding their market presence. Additionally, businesses maintaining or servicing such fleet vehicles may find opportunities for ongoing partnerships with institutions like Borders College.

## Notice

2 x 17 Seater Mini Bus Ford 2.0 Eco Blue 165ps H3 to replace the current college mini bus fleet which was at end of life.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Borders College mini bus fleet for transporting students during field work and other curriculum related activities were at the end of their usable life and beyond repair. Funding was approved to replace the fleet with new modern and more sustainable models. This purchase was a call off from CCS framework RM6244 Purchase of Standard and Specialist Vehicles Lot 2 Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles.. This purchase was a call off from CCC framework RM6244 Purchase of Standard and Specialist Vehicles Lot 2 Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549646 |
| 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 | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 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 | £89,613 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BORDERS COLLEGE |
| Locality | GALASHIELS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD1 3HE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Galashiels and District |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORD MOTOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
- 34114400 - Minibuses

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549646

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549646
  Purchase of Mini Bus x 2 - Call off from CCS Framework RM6244 Lot 2 - 2 x 17 Seater Mini Bus Ford 2.0 Eco Blue 165ps H3 to replace the current college mini bus fleet which was at end of life.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.borderscollege.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823140

## Provenance

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