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Bus Reform Fleet

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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26 Jun 2026 at 12:44

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority involves the purchase of a fleet as part of the Bus Reform initiative. This initiative seeks to procure a mix of electric and diesel buses, with options for both single and double-deck configurations. The procurement falls under the services category and is associated with the public transport industry. The contract covers multiple delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and other specified regions, and spans from 30th March 2026 to 30th September 2027. The completed tender process has reached the award stage, with the tender process concluding on 19th September 2025. This procurement process used an unspecified method detailed as "Other - ". The awarded value totals £142,768,360, reflecting active contracts with suppliers Bamford Bus Company Limited, trading as Wrightbus, and Alexander Dennis Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale bus manufacturers, particularly those specialising in electric and diesel bus innovations, to expand their market reach within the UK and beyond. Businesses with established capabilities in public-service and double-decker buses, as well as those looking to enhance their portfolio with electric bus offerings, would find this tender beneficial. The involvement of substantial financial value indicates favourable conditions for enterprises capable of delivering large volumes and adapting to the requirements of public-service transportation. Engaging in such a procurement process can facilitate growth through increased business exposure and potential partnership opportunities within the transportation sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Reform Fleet

Notice Description

Purchase of Fleet for Round 1 of Bus Reform, mixture of Electric and Diesel buses in Single Deck and Double Deck

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0d40620-3007-46e2-97e7-4befa06cb198
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

34121100 - Public-service buses

34121300 - Double-decker buses

34144910 - Electric buses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£142,768,360 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20265 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ALEXANDER DENNIS

BAMFORD BUS COMPANY LIMITED, TRADING AS WRIGHTBUS

Further Information

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