Planning

Expansion of Zero Emission Buses (ZEBs) in Surrey

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 14:04

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the "Expansion of Zero Emission Buses (ZEBs) in Surrey." This initiative aims to purchase zero-emission buses utilising a Bus Grant allocation from the Government, aligning with the Council's and Government's decarbonisation priorities. The procurement falls under the "goods" category specifically related to buses and coaches, designated by the CPV code 34121000. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 1st June 2027 and conclude on 31st May 2030. Located in Reigate, Surrey, the Council has published a planned procurement notice with a future notice date expected by 1st September 2026. This procurement process adheres to the legal basis of the UK Parliament Acts 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of zero-emission vehicles, particularly those specialising in public transport solutions. Companies with expertise in environmentally friendly technologies and infrastructure for electric transit solutions, such as depots capable of supporting a fleet of zero-emission buses, would find this contract particularly attractive. With the growing demand for sustainable transport options, participating in this procurement could bolster a business's portfolio and demonstrate its commitment to environmental innovations and governmental partnerships, paving the way for future opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expansion of Zero Emission Buses (ZEBs) in Surrey

Notice Description

This covers the purchase of ZEBs using Bus Grant allocation from Government. This supports the decarbonisation priorities of the Council and the Government. This follows the successful ZEBRA 2 and ZEBRA 2 additional bids, as well as other projects with Metrobus & Stagecoach. The specific vehicles being procured will depend on the route length, depot capacity etc, so cannot be defined at this time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047221-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2027 - 31 May 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 8EF
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Further Information

Notice Documents

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