Award

Electric Buses

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Award

03 Nov 2025 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council recently concluded an open procurement process for the acquisition of two electric midi-buses, aimed at servicing the Route One Town Centre Bus Service. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically electric buses, with a total contract value of £746,510. The award for this contract was made on 30th August 2025 and became public on 3rd November 2025. The main implementation period for the contract will run from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2026, covering locations within England, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying electric buses, particularly larger firms capable of executing such projects, as shown by the award to the large-scale supplier, Alexander Dennis. For businesses aiming to compete in similar tenders, showcasing experience and proficiency in delivering sustainable transport solutions would be advantageous. The Council's commitment to improving public transport infrastructure denotes ongoing opportunities in this sector as local authorities continue to focus on green transportation initiatives.

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Notice Title

Electric Buses

Notice Description

2 x electric midi-buses for BCP Council's Route One Town Centre Bus Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5aebba1-5d1c-454d-aa5b-81e0ced27a89
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53b7ccaf-6a32-46ae-a7b9-03919e772337
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34144910 - Electric buses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£746,510 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£746,510 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nick Phillips
Contact Email
procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1202817628

Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALEXANDER DENNIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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