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Safe Haven Community Bus Conversion

Sunderland City Council

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Key dates and value

Status
Closed
Submission deadline
2 Sept 2026
Published
28 Jul 2026
Estimated value
£41.7k
Contract start
28 Sept 2026
Contract end
30 Dec 2026
Location
Sunderland, North East England
Notice type
UK4
Buyer type
Local Authority

Overview

The Safe Haven project seeks the conversion of a suitable vehicle into a fully functional community support bus that will provide outreach, engagement, and wellbeing services across the local area. The conversion works will include the design, supply, and installation of internal fixtures and fittings, electrical systems, lighting, heating, accessibility features, storage solutions, and multipurpose seating/workspace areas. The completed vehicle will provide a safe, welcoming, and accessible environment for community engagement, information provision, and support services. The contractor will be responsible for ensuring that all conversion works comply with relevant UK vehicle, health and safety, accessibility, and roadworthiness regulations, with the vehicle delivered ready for operational use.

CPV codes

  • 50117000 Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services

About the buyer

Sunderland City Council has published 92 tender notices since 27 Oct 2023, with a combined advertised value of £104m. 6 of them are currently open.

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