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Tender for the Supply of Mid-Size Buses 2026

GOVERNMENT OF GIBRALTAR

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31 Jul 2026 at 08:47

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Summary of the contracting process

HM Government of Gibraltar is seeking a single supplier to provide and deliver mid-size public-service buses for Gibraltar Bus Company Ltd. The purchase covers public transport vehicles, classified as public-service buses (CPV 34121100), for operation in Gibraltar. Vehicle options may include electric, hybrid, HVO-compatible diesel or hydrogen fuel-cell electric propulsion. The requirement also covers associated spare parts, consumables, diagnostic and specialist equipment, warranties, operator and technical training, technical support, and, where applicable, charging or refuelling infrastructure. Vehicles must meet the specified technical, operational, accessibility, passenger-capacity and route-performance requirements. The arrangement is intended to support Gibraltar’s public bus service and may involve different propulsion technologies, provided the proposed vehicles satisfy the contract requirements.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure above the applicable threshold. Clarification requests and tender submissions, including supporting evidence, the completed questionnaire and pricing document, were to be submitted electronically through the HM Government of Gibraltar Supplier Portal by 4 September 2026 at 12:00 British Summer Time. The contract period runs from 31 March 2027 to 30 March 2037. Its total estimated value is £8.4 million including the planned purchasing arrangement. The buyer intends to purchase six vehicles after award, with options for additional purchases up to a maximum aggregate quantity of 24 vehicles over the ten-year contract period. One economic operator will be appointed. The award basis is the most economically advantageous tender, assessed on life-cycle cost, quality and performance, passenger capacity and configuration, delivery timescales and environmental performance.

This opportunity suits an established bus manufacturer or specialist commercial vehicle supplier able to design, manufacture, deliver and support mid-size public-service buses over a long operating period. Relevant capability includes supplying electric, hybrid, HVO-compatible diesel or hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, with evidence that they meet demanding accessibility, passenger-capacity, route-performance, operational and environmental requirements. Suppliers should be able to provide spare parts, consumables, diagnostic and specialist equipment, warranties, technical training and continuing technical support. Depending on the proposed propulsion system, they may also need to supply or support charging or refuelling infrastructure. The requirement is positioned for a supplier with substantial production, delivery and after-sales capacity rather than a small or voluntary-sector organisation, and able to manage the complete vehicle and support package for Gibraltar’s public transport operator.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the Supply of Mid-Size Buses 2026

Notice Description

HM Government of Gibraltar invites tenders for the supply and delivery of mid-size public service buses for use by the Gibraltar Bus Company Ltd. The Contracting Authority intends to purchase an initial six (6) vehicles following contract award, with the option to purchase additional vehicles during the contract period, up to a maximum aggregate quantity of twenty-four (24) vehicles over ten (10) years, subject to operational requirements, available funding and the terms of the Contract. Vehicles may be offered using electric, hybrid, HVO-compatible diesel or hydrogen fuel-cell electric propulsion and must comply fully with the technical, operational, accessibility, passenger-capacity and route-performance requirements contained in the Contract Documents. The requirement includes associated spare parts, consumables, diagnostic and specialist equipment, warranties, training, technical support and, where applicable, charging or refuelling infrastructure. The contract will be awarded to a single Economic Operator on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender. Evaluation will include life-cycle costs, vehicle quality and performance, passenger capacity and configuration, delivery timescales and environmental performance. Economic Operators must download and review all Request Documents and complete the online questionnaire and pricing document. Tender submissions, supporting evidence and all required attachments must be submitted electronically through the HM Government of Gibraltar Supplier Portal (https://hmgogsupplier.gibraltar.gov.gi/) by the deadline stated in this notice. Clarification requests must also be submitted through the portal's messaging facility. Additional information: Gibraltar does not participate in the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) under the World Trade Organization (WTO). HM Government of Gibraltar therefore reserves the right to consider only those bids from eligible tenderers in Gibraltar, the UK, or a country or territory covered by a trade agreement extending to Gibraltar that contains relevant procurement provisions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c05f70b1-7e16-4935-adf5-90203f4b8da5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d946efba-4762-4027-8cc3-01e51d0d8c2b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34121100 - Public-service buses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 30 Mar 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT OF GIBRALTAR
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GIBRALTAR
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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