Tender

PIISC 009 Transparency

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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08 May 2025 at 07:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, operating through Babcock Land Defence Limited, has announced a procurement process titled "PIISC 009 Transparency" under the industry category of "Hire of buses and coaches with driver." This selective procurement process, conducted using a restricted procedure above the threshold, seeks to engage suppliers for bus passenger transport services encompassing the UK, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. The procedure is currently in the tender stage, and while the opportunity is closed to new expressions of interest, it confirms the suppliers invited to tender. Key dates include a tender period ending on 13th June 2025 and a contract period commencing on 1st October 2025, set to replace an existing contract by September 2025. The initial term runs for two years with options to extend up to two additional one-year periods, with a potential total duration of four years, at an estimated value of £6,400,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those specialising in the provision of hire buses and coaches with drivers. The contract is suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), fostering growth within this business segment. Businesses involved in international passenger transport services will find this opportunity ideal, as it spans multiple countries, offering potential expansions and partnerships in diverse locations within Europe. The procurement encourages competitive businesses to leverage their expertise and resources to enhance service provision for the specified routes, promoting business development and diversification.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PIISC 009 Transparency

Notice Description

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS OPPORTUNITY IS CLOSED TO NEW EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST. THIS IS A TRANSPARENCY PUBLICATION TO CONFIRM SUPPLIERS INVITED TO TENDER. Babcock Land Defence Limited, Acting in the capacity as Agent for the Authority under project Phoenix II is seeking to engage a suitable supplier to provide Bus Passenger Transport Services between UK and Germany, Switzerland and Austria and within Germany, Switzerland and Austria. This contract shall replace the existing contract that is due to expire in September 2025 and commence from October 2025. The initial contract term shall be 2 years, with the option of extending for up to two one-year periods. As such the contract shall have a total possible duration of four years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e93302de-f731-4a95-9101-4f6bdce30fb8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb97f96f-d2a3-40cf-b721-a2cfee21775a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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