Tender

Bus Route 33/X33

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 09:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council has initiated a procurement process seeking an operator for the Bus Route 33/X33, connecting Milton Keynes and Northampton, within the UKJ12 region. This is an open tender under the active stage, inviting bids until 27th February 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1st May 2026. The estimated contract value is £1,400,000, with the option to extend up to 2029. The procurement falls under the industry category of public road transport services. Businesses can submit their tenders electronically via the specified portal before the deadline. The enquiry period closes on 13th February 2026, allowing potential bidders to seek clarifications before final submission.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses operating within the public transportation sector, particularly those with current valid operator licenses. Companies that can offer quality and cost-effective transportation solutions are well-positioned to benefit from this offering, given the balanced evaluation criteria of 50% quality and 50% price. The opportunity to secure a service contract with a public authority could bolster a company's portfolio, enhance its reputation, and offer revenue growth over the initial contract period, with potential extensions providing further stability. The contract's recurring nature ensures a long-term engagement prospect for service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Route 33/X33

Notice Description

The Council is seeking an Operator for the replacement service Milton Keynes-Northampton 33/X33 Bus Route. The operator is required to comply with the detail as laid put in the service specification . The contract will be for an initial term of 1 year with an option to extend for a two extensions of 12 month each with the successful tenderer The Council has not engaged with the market prior to issuing the ITT as it has already developed the most appropriate specification for the works they require to be procured. The market is regulated and the provider must hold a current valid operator license

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option for the Council to extend for two extensions of 12 month each

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008766-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2028-11-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01908691691

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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