Planning

Vehicles for Bus Franchising

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 18:19

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Vehicles for Bus Franchising" project is currently in the planning stage and is being managed by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. This initiative aims to acquire 1,000 buses, including electric buses, under the goods industry category. The buyer, West Yorkshire Combined Authority, is a public authority operating under the sub-central government classification and is based in Leeds, United Kingdom. The procurement process is part of a tender initiated on 23 May 2025, with a pipeline notice published on the same date. Prospective businesses should take note of the future notice date set for 21 July 2025. The contract period starts on 19 October 2025 and runs until 18 October 2030, with the entire project estimated at £324,000,000, showcasing this as a significant procurement opportunity.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in manufacturing or supplying buses and coaches, as well as electric buses. With a focus on bus reform, the tender aligns well with companies aiming to expand within the public transport sector, especially those committed to sustainable and electric vehicle production. Suppliers with the capability to deliver large volumes and advanced technology solutions stand to benefit greatly from this opportunity. Engaging in this procurement can not only drive growth but also position businesses at the forefront of public transport innovation in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vehicles for Bus Franchising

Notice Description

Procurement of 1000 buses for bus reform

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05253e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027188-2025
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

34121000 - Buses and coaches

34144910 - Electric buses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£324,000,000 £100M-£1B
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
21 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 18 Oct 2030 Over 5 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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