Award

New Diesel Passenger Vehicles

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Mar 2026 at 17:53

Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority involves purchasing new diesel passenger vehicles under an open procedure. The buying organisation, located at Mann Island, Liverpool, is focused on introducing these vehicles in collaboration with Merseytravel within the Liverpool City Region. The procurement pertains to the motor vehicles industry, specifically vehicles capable of transporting 10 or more persons. The procurement stage has reached the award phase as of 16 March 2026, following a tender process initiated earlier. The standstill period is set to conclude on 26 March 2026, with the contract commencing on 1 April 2026, ending on 31 March 2027. This procurement covers multiple vehicle sizes, including short-length diesels, essential for routes with space restrictions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the automotive and transportation sectors, especially those specialising in vehicle manufacturing and supply. By participating in this open procedure, companies such as SMEs can gain access to substantial contracts valued at over £1 million, fostering business growth. Suppliers like TREKA BUS LIMITED, already recognised as the successful bidder, exemplify the type of enterprise well-suited to compete in this procurement, offering products that meet the technical compliance and operational requirements set forth by the Combined Authority. Additionally, businesses with expertise in public transport services can leverage the franchise model introduced by the Combined Authority to further expand their market reach during subsequent service tranches across the region.

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Notice Title

New Diesel Passenger Vehicles

Notice Description

This Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Technical Specification for New Diesel Passenger Vehicles is applicable to new diesel vehicles being introduced in the local transport authority areas of Liverpool City Region (Merseytravel). This specification covers short length diesel passenger vehicles. LCRCA is not specifying whether these vehicles should be Mini or small PCV buses, provided that it can deliver on the requirements within this specification. The vehicles will be capable of carrying seated but unrestrained occupants and standing occupants. Such vehicles are categorised the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3) as M3; Class I.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023769-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,350,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,350,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,147,520 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TREKA BUS

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