Published date: 23 November 2023

This notice was replaced on 18 April 2024

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 18 April 2024)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

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

Location of contract

BR87BU

Value of contract

£30,000 to £40,000

Procurement reference

STC Minibus (7)

Published date

23 November 2023

Closing date

27 February 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

7 March 2024

Contract end date

7 March 2024

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

You are invited to tender for the supply of at least a 16 passenger minibus no earlier model than a 2018 plate. The minibus must be fully accessible.

If you wish to tender, please send your quotation (together with the information requested below) by post to arrive by 28th February 2024 at the latest. The quotation should be sent in a plain envelope and must be addressed to Swanley Town Council (Tender), Civic Centre, St Mary's Road, Swanley, BR87BU

It is intended that the Council will make a decision on the 6th March. However, the Council is not obliged to accept the lowest, or any, tender.

As well as the quotation, please state in writing:

a) the earliest date that you could supply the vehicle,

b) at least two references from customers who have bought a minibus from yourselves (or contact details of at least two referees who have bought a minibus from yourselves),

c) whether you offer part exchange facilities

d) whether you can offer the following services post purchase (these are not part of the tender but are for post contract information purposes):
1) servicing of minibus & passenger lift*
2) 10 week safety checks on the minibus*
3) MOT*
4) Full annual & six month LOLER tests on passenger lift*.

*Please state whether you use a third party for any of these.

About the buyer

Contact name

Ryan Hayman

Address

St Marys Road
SWANLEY
BR87BU
England

Telephone

01322665855

Email

rhayman@swanleytowncouncil.gov.uk