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title: "CBC-2007-EXF-DA-ZH Mainstream 32 Seat Bus Purchase"
url: "https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cbc-2007-exf-da-zh-mainstream-32-seat-bus-purchase-ocds-h6vhtk-079603"
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# CBC-2007-EXF-DA-ZH Mainstream 32 Seat Bus Purchase

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cbc-2007-exf-da-zh-mainstream-32-seat-bus-purchase-ocds-h6vhtk-079603). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Notice summary:** CBC is seeking to put in place a contract for the provision of services that fall within the scope of the TPPL Framework The requirement will be fulfilled through a direct award to a supplier appointed to the framework, ensuring a compliant and efficient route to securing the necessary support. The contract will enable CBC to maintain continuity, meet operational needs, and deliver outcomes aligned with strategic objectives.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Central Bedfordshire Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/central-bedfordshire-council-ons-e06000056)
- **Published Value:** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Award under framework
- **Main Category:** Not published
- **Classifications (CPV):** None published
- **Delivery Location:** UKH25
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £448,800 (exc. VAT, 1 award)
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cbc-2007-exf-da-zh-mainstream-32-seat-bus-purchase-ocds-h6vhtk-079603#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-079603`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cbc-2007-exf-da-zh-mainstream-32-seat-bus-purchase-ocds-h6vhtk-079603#tl-md)

## Description
CBC is seeking to put in place a contract for the provision of services that fall within the scope of the TPPL Framework The requirement will be fulfilled through a direct award to a supplier appointed to the framework, ensuring a compliant and efficient route to securing the necessary support.
The contract will enable CBC to maintain continuity, meet operational needs, and deliver outcomes aligned with strategic objectives. All activity will be carried out in accordance with the terms and conditions of the framework agreement.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 34121000
- **Delivery regions:** UKH
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** CBC-2007-EXF-DA-ZH Supply of 32-Seater Passenger Transport Buses (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **MELLOR BUS LTD**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:14729062`
  - Value: £448,800 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 02/11/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F103941-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-11-02T18:16:31.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-11-04T12:21:38.207Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-079603