Planning

Bus Fleet

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

20 Jun 2025 at 12:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Bus Fleet," which falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on buses and coaches. This initiative aims to engage with bus suppliers to explore market options and technology for future procurement strategies. The procurement is significant, as it is above threshold and operates under a special utilities regime. The buyer is located in Birmingham, UK, with a delivery region specified as the United Kingdom. Key dates include a scheduled engagement milestone, set to be completed by the end of December 2025, with the contract period anticipated to run from May 2026 to April 2036.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the automotive and transportation sectors, especially those specialising in buses and coaches. Companies with innovative technologies or sustainable solutions stand to benefit from engaging early in the procurement process. Given the preliminary engagement stage, businesses that are adept at strategic partnerships, have a strong understanding of government procurement, or can offer value-added services will be well-positioned to compete. Participating in the early engagement phases can help businesses refine their offerings to better align with the buying organisation's future needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Fleet

Notice Description

WMCA are seeking to engage with Bus suppliers to understand options available on the market, current and future technology in order to develop our strategy for future potential procurement of bus fleet.

Planning Information

Please contact Eliot.Wilde@tfwm.org.uk with information about your organisation to discuss setting up engagement sessions with the TfWM team.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0550e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034053-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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