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    ContractsProcurement of Two Accessible Buses with Wheelchair Equipment
    Awarded contract

    Procurement of Two Accessible Buses with Wheelchair Equipment

    Awarded
    £250.3k
    Published 20 Aug 2026

    Opportunity to supply two wheelchair-accessible buses with specialized equipment and safety features for passenger transportation.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· ScotlandPublished 20 Aug 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £250.3k
    Published 20 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £250,312
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Transport & Logistics
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Scotland

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • MB
      MELLOR BUS LTD
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    20 August 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This procurement seeks the purchase of two low-floor buses equipped with wheelchair access doors and lifts. The buses must accommodate mobility devices including manual and powered wheelchairs, and feature integrated winch systems and oversized seating options. Suppliers should note that vehicles must meet accessibility standards for public transportation and include proper safety features for disabled passengers. Interested vendors should provide technical specifications, pricing, delivery timelines, and evidence of experience with accessible public transit vehicles.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Thin record

    Only 2 prior awards here — too little to read.

    In transport logistics, Scottish Borders Council has awarded 2 contracts to 2 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. MELLOR BUS LTD1× · 50%
    2. JAMES A. CUTHBERTSON, LIMITED1× · 50%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06e81f

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