Alexander employed the use of Volvo subsidiary Säffle's [sv] 'System 2000' frame, using a combination of aluminium and extrusions secured with positively bolted joints.

[3] Internally, the Ultra had a 950 mm (37.4 in) gangway between the front wheels and a flat floor throughout most of the bus, with seats in the passenger compartment suspended from the ceiling via the grab handles.

[4] Subsequent Ultras were built on license to Alexander at their Mallusk plant in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

[3][5] The Alexander Ultra ultimately did not sell well, however it received significant orders from a handful of operators in the UK and Ireland.

[6] Travel West Midlands was the second biggest customer for the Ultra, taking delivery of 14 of the type in 1997 for use on route 529 serving Walsall and Wolverhampton via Willenhall.