Award

Small Electric Buses

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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01 May 2026 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Small Electric Buses" contract was managed by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, located at Wellington House, 40-50 Wellington Street, Leeds. The procurement falls under the industry category of minibuses, focusing on electric buses, with a CPV classification code of 34114400. The tender reached its award stage on 1st May 2026, following a tender period that ended on 30th September 2025. The contract commenced on 11th March 2026 and will conclude on 30th September 2027. The procurement method was designated as "Other," indicating a non-standard approach. Delivery locations include the United Kingdom and various international regions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in the production or supply of electric buses and related goods. With a contract valued at £4,551,000, the project is suited for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The supplier awarded this contract, Mellor Bus Limited, reflects the scale and capability required to meet the demands of this project. Businesses with expertise in sustainable transport solutions, particularly those focusing on electric vehicle technology, are well-positioned to leverage similar opportunities to enhance their market presence and drive growth.

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Notice Title

Small Electric Buses

Notice Description

Small Electric Buses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd1bccb1-db2f-4af3-81f1-a6c2d5fadc73
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34114400 - Minibuses

34121000 - Buses and coaches

34144910 - Electric buses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,551,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
1
Supplier Name

MELLOR BUS

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