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title: "Purchase of Electric Buses from YPO DPS 1066 - Lot 6"
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# Purchase of Electric Buses from YPO DPS 1066 - Lot 6

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f82cefa-eb44-41c8-b330-54dfb7842dc5

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by Blackpool Council for the purchase of 90 electric buses from a Dynamic Purchasing System. The total contract value is £42,635,000, with a contract period running from May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2026. The tender deadline was on October 2, 2023, and the awarded supplier is Alexander Dennis. This opportunity falls under the transport equipment industry category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender for electric buses presents a business opportunity for suppliers in the transport equipment sector, particularly those capable of providing a mix of bus types to meet specific council requirements. Blackpool Council, as the buying organisation, has completed the award stage of the procurement process, granting the contract to Alexander Dennis. Businesses interested in this opportunity should be familiar with selective procurement methods and dynamic purchasing systems to compete effectively.

## Notice

Blackpool Council has undertaken a further competition from YPO DPS reference 1066 DN687182 (2021/S 000-004669). The Authority sought tender submissions for the provision of a minimum of 90 electric buses in total, following successfully securing ZEBRA grant funding from the Department for Transport. The successful provider will be required to supply a mix of bus types in line with Council requirements. Note - this is a further competition undertaken by Blackpool Council from a Dynamic Purchasing System established by Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/717c0db2-5f01-4452-84cc-48084228794e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,635,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,365,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALEXANDER DENNIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2024 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/717c0db2-5f01-4452-84cc-48084228794e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/717c0db2-5f01-4452-84cc-48084228794e
  18th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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