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Tender for the Supply of Mid-Size Buses 2026

HM GOVERNMENT OF GIBRALTAR

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31 Jul 2026 at 07:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The HM Government of Gibraltar is inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of mid-size public service buses for the Gibraltar Bus Company Ltd. This procurement process, currently at the Tender stage, is classified under the industry category of 'Public-service buses' (CPV code 34121100) and has a budget of GBP 8,400,000. Businesses interested must submit their electronic bids by 4th September 2026 through the Government's Supplier Portal. The contract is slated to start on 31st March 2027 and will last until 30th March 2037, considering a potential supply of up to twenty-four buses over this period. The process follows an open procedure, evaluating tenders based on cost, quality, performance, and environmental considerations.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for bus manufacturers, especially those capable of providing electric, hybrid, hydrogen fuel-cell, or HVO-compatible diesel vehicles. Enterprises with expertise in producing eco-friendly, high-capacity vehicles along with supporting services like spare parts, training, and technical support will find this project promising. Given that the tender is open to businesses from Gibraltar, the UK, and countries with relevant trade agreements, it offers an excellent avenue for business growth in the public transport sector, particularly for firms focused on sustainable transport solutions. This could significantly benefit companies aiming to expand their presence or establish a foothold in Gibraltar's transport infrastructure market.

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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
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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 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 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
HM GOVERNMENT OF GIBRALTAR
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GIBRALTAR
Postcode
GX11 1AA
Post Town
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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