Award

4 Mini-coaches for British Forces Gibraltar

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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03 Dec 2025 at 17:21

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the supply of four mini-coaches, designated for British Forces Gibraltar. This procurement process falls under the goods category, with the specific item classified as "Coaches" according to the CPV scheme, ID 34121500. The contract was awarded on 19th November 2025 with a value of £452,000 GBP, to EVM Direct Ltd, a supplier based in the UK. The tender was initiated as a framework call off contract, proceeding without prior publication of a call for competition due to falling outside the directive's scope. This award encapsulates a limited procurement method, signifying an expedited process, with no bidding competition recorded for the related lot.

The supply of mini-coaches presents growth opportunities primarily for suppliers in the transport and automotive sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises capable of providing vehicles suited to military specifications and with provision for warranties. Companies like EVM Direct Ltd that specialise in small-scale, high-quality procurement are likely well-positioned in such niches. The procurement method utilised reflects the strategic capacity of the Ministry of Defence to execute urgent acquisitions effectively, permitting businesses proficient in rapid deployment and tailored solutions to thrive within such frameworks, ideally positioning them for future similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

4 Mini-coaches for British Forces Gibraltar

Notice Description

Supply of 4 Mini-coaches for British Forces Gibraltar, procured via under the Framework Contract with the reference number RM6244 for the provision of Purchase of Standard and Specialist Vehicles. CALL-OFF LOT(S): Lot 8: Buses and Coaches (over 17 Seats) This contract is for 3 covers to cover the manufacturers warranty period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of 4 Mini-coaches and warranty for British Forces Gibraltar

Procurement Information

Framework Call Off Contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079513-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34121500 - Coaches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£452,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVM DIRECT

Further Information

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