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PIISC009

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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16 Sep 2025 at 14:12

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Tender

12 Feb 2025 at 16:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, acting through Babcock Land Defence Limited, has engaged in the procurement process for a contract titled "PIISC009," concerning the hire of buses and coaches with drivers for special-purpose road passenger-transport services. This contract, under the industry category of services, involves passenger transport between the UK, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. The procurement method applied is selective, under a restricted procedure, with the evaluation criteria focused on pricing, quality, and social value. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2025, replacing an earlier contract, and features an initial duration of two years with the possibility of two one-year extensions. The latest development as of 16th September 2025 indicated the award status, with Skills Leisure Limited securing the contract, valued at £22,931,200. A total of three bids were submitted electronically.

This procurement presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in bus and coach hire services, targeting locations that span across European borders, specifically in the UK, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Companies with capabilities in providing non-scheduled and special-purpose passenger transport, particularly those with experience in international logistics, would be well-positioned to compete. The opportunities for subcontracting also provide avenues for smaller enterprises to engage in portions of the service delivery. The contract's structured evaluation framework, consisting of specific pricing, quality, and social value criteria, allows firms with competitive pricing and high service standards an advantageous position in the selection process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PIISC009

Notice Description

Babcock Land Defence Limited, Acting in the capacity as Agent for the Authority under project Phoenix II sought 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 1st 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-h6vhtk-04de47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056974-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

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
£22,931,200 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Skills Leisure Limited

Further Information

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