Planning

Small Passenger Buses

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 18:18

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, located at Wellington House in Leeds. The project, titled "Small Passenger Buses," is currently in the planning stage as of 23rd May 2025. This initiative aims to procure 40 small passenger buses for the Access Bus Service, with the expected contract period spanning from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2027. The industry category is identified under "Motor Vehicles," and the procurement process is for goods, above the threshold value of £7,800,000 GBP. Key dates include a future notice date set for 12th June 2025, and this procurement is based on the legal framework "UKPGA 2023/54."

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of motor vehicles, particularly those specialising in passenger buses. Companies with capabilities in providing high-quality, durable transportation solutions that can meet the specific needs of a public authority will find this tender particularly lucrative. The scale and value of the procurement indicate a strong potential for business growth, and it is well-suited to firms looking to expand their reach within public transport services in the UK. Businesses that can demonstrate value, innovative solutions, and reliability are in a favourable position to compete in this planned procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Small Passenger Buses

Notice Description

Procurement of 40 small passenger buses for the Access Bus Service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052537
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027181-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialteam@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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