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Passenger Transport Vehicles 2026

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY

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03 Jul 2026 at 10:47

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hackney has completed the procurement process for the contract entitled "Passenger Transport Vehicles 2026". This process involved the selective procurement method using a competitive flexible procedure. The tender was designed to procure two new 16-seat wheelchair-accessible buses to replace a previously destroyed large coach-sized bus. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category within the utilities special regime and aligns with legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement process reached the award stage on 1st June 2026, with a contract period set from 17th July 2026 to 31st December 2026. The tender's scope covers motor vehicles intended for transporting 10 or more persons, with delivery focused within the United Kingdom region UKI41.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises, particularly those specialising in the manufacturing and supply of customised passenger transport vehicles. MELLOR BUS LTD, a UK SME, has been identified as the supplier for this project, suggesting that businesses of similar scale and capabilities can effectively compete in such tenders. The tender's requirements for wheelchair-accessible vehicles indicate a specific niche, providing a competitive edge for companies with expertise in accessible transportation solutions. Such opportunities foster business growth by expanding suppliers' market reach and aligning their products with governmental needs for inclusive transportation options.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Passenger Transport Vehicles 2026

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement is to replace the large coach sized (30 seats) wheelchair accessible bus that was destroyed by fire in 2023 with two new 16 seat wheelchair accessible buses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c344
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062716-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E8 1DY
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MELLOR BUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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