Welland Procurement Unit · Awarded contract
Awarded

Supply of 11 Minibuses (8 Diesel, 3 Electric) for Rutland County Council's Passenger Transport Services

Awarded 01 Feb 2024

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Awarded01 Feb 2024
Value£1,623,373.00
SupplierEVM Direct Limited
AgencyWelland Procurement Unit
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 1y 4mo ago1y 5mo term
Awarded 1 Feb 2024Expired 29 June 2025

About

Welland Procurement Unit awarded a contract to EVM Direct Limited for the supply of 11 minibuses, comprising 8 diesel and 3 electric vehicles, to deliver passenger transport services in Rutland.

The procurement was conducted as a further competition under the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) Framework 215_20 Specialist Vehicles, Lot 6 - Minibuses, with all suppliers awarded on that lot invited to tender.

The vehicles are intended to support Rutland County Council's operation of a countywide bus network, including electric town bus services and Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) services, as detailed in the LUF bid document.

The contract value was £1,623,373.

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