Tenders/Supply & Maintenance of College Minibuses

Supply & Maintenance of College Minibuses

East Durham College

Published: Sep 21, 2026

Updated: Sep 21, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the transport and logistics, construction and civil works and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Bridges, Fleet Management and Vehicles. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the transport and logistics sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

East Durham College invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced vehicle leasing providers for the supply of five new wheelchair accessible minibuses under a fully maintained operating lease arrangement. Tenderers are invited to submit proposals for a 5-year lease inclusive of a fully maintained package. The college intends to award the contract to the supplier submitting the Most Advantageous Tender, considering both quality and price. Contract Scope The successful supplier shall provide: • Five (5) new minibuses. • Delivery to the College. • Fully maintained lease agreement. • Ongoing servicing and maintenance support. • Breakdown and recovery services. • MOT testing and statutory inspections. • Fleet management support throughout the contract term. The contract shall be fully inclusive except where exclusions are expressly identified within the tender response.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 21, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 089335-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About East Durham College

East Durham College has issued 20 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 4 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Governance & Public Administration, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: September 21, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 089335-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by East Durham College in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.