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title: "UKMOD - Provision of Coaches across continental Europe to South Germany"
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# UKMOD - Provision of Coaches across continental Europe to South Germany

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, OPERATIONAL SUPPORT VEHICLE PROGRAMME (OSVP)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f8ac87f-fd1f-47f0-acba-dab3080ada0c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Land Equipment, Operational Support Vehicle Programme (OSVP), is currently initiating a tender titled "UKMOD - Provision of Coaches across continental Europe to South Germany." This procurement is focused on the hire of buses and coaches with drivers to transport personnel between Southern Germany and the UK, classified under services in the Coaches category. The tender is set to conclude on 15 March 2019, and the contracted services are expected to commence on 1 September 2019, running until 31 August 2022. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure, with an estimated contract value of £1,500,000, making this an opportunity for substantial service providers in the transport sector.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport and logistics, especially those equipped to provide coach hire services. Companies that fulfil the criteria for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable, given the Ministry’s encouragement of SME participation. This contract not only enhances operational support for the Ministry of Defence but also allows successful bidders to expand their market presence across the UK and mainland Europe.

## Notice

Hire of buses and coaches with drivers to transport personnel between Southern Germany and the UK Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Hire of buses and coaches with driver.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e4d78f1-6cde-48d0-baa2-e998610053af |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, OPERATIONAL SUPPORT VEHICLE PROGRAMME (OSVP) |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 34121500 - Coaches
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2019 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e4d78f1-6cde-48d0-baa2-e998610053af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e4d78f1-6cde-48d0-baa2-e998610053af
  16th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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