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DRT Pilot Scheme - Purchase of Used Buses

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Award

27 Jan 2026 at 16:17

Award

27 Jan 2026 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed the procurement process for purchasing two used buses as part of the Demand Response Transport (DRT) pilot scheme. The contract, awarded on 1st December 2025, was fulfilled through a direct award procurement method due to the specialist nature and budget constraints related to used vehicles. Classified as goods within the industry category, this procurement falls under the public authority - sub-central government classification. The total contract value is £168,000, with a net amount of £134,400, and the contract period is from 28th January to 27th February 2026. The buses will be delivered within the UK, specifically in the UKD region.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the used vehicle sector, particularly those offering specialist vehicles like buses and coaches. Large businesses with the capability to meet such specific demands, such as Mistral Specialist Vehicles, which secured this contract, are well-positioned to benefit. This contract highlights the potential for growth by engaging with public sector opportunities where direct award methods might apply, often requiring swift availability and budget alignment. Suppliers similar to Mistral, with an established presence and inventory in specialised vehicles, stand to gain from similar future tenders to support regional transportation initiatives.

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Notice Title

DRT Pilot Scheme - Purchase of Used Buses

Notice Description

Purchase of two Used buses for the Demand Response Transport pilot Scheme

Procurement Information

Specialist used vehicles sought and available for purchase within the budget available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ffc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007263-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£134,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 27 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.capital.waf@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MISTRAL SPECIALIST VEHICLES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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