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Procurement of Low Emission Electric Minibuses for Demand Transport (DRT) & Community Connect Services

WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL

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22 Jan 2026 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

West Berkshire Council has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of two low emission electric minibuses to support their Demand Response Transport (DRT) and Community Connect Services, as part of the Bus Services Improvement Plan. This tender, classified under the "Low-floor buses" category and located in West Berkshire (UKJ11), reached the award stage on 22 January 2026. The contract was awarded to EVM Direct Ltd for a total value of £428,630. This procurement followed a limited method without prior call for competition, in accordance with a CCS Framework, and was deemed outside the typical directive scope.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electric vehicles, particularly those focusing on low emission solutions that align with environmental sustainability goals. It is especially beneficial for SMEs like EVM Direct Ltd, which can offer innovative products under frameworks that enable direct award processes. Companies in the vehicle manufacturing or sustainable transport sectors could find similar tenders beneficial, particularly within regional or local authority projects emphasising green initiatives.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Low Emission Electric Minibuses for Demand Transport (DRT) & Community Connect Services

Notice Description

The Council is awarding a contract for two electric Low Floor Minibuses; part of our Bus Services Improvement Plan (BSIP funded 25/26 project plan). These vehicles will be used on our Demand Response Service (DRT - Community Connect Services) within West Berkshire.

Procurement Information

Awarded as per CCS Framework - notice not required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060cb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005934-2026
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

34121400 - Low-floor buses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£428,630 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Maire Vere
Contact Email
maire.vere@westberks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBURY
Postcode
RG14 5LD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Newbury Central
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVM DIRECT

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