---
title: "PIISC 009 Transparency"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e93302de-f731-4a95-9101-4f6bdce30fb8"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e93302de-f731-4a95-9101-4f6bdce30fb8"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e93302de-f731-4a95-9101-4f6bdce30fb8.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e93302de-f731-4a95-9101-4f6bdce30fb8.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-05-08"
---

# PIISC 009 Transparency

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e93302de-f731-4a95-9101-4f6bdce30fb8

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e93302de-f731-4a95-9101-4f6bdce30fb8)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e93302de-f731-4a95-9101-4f6bdce30fb8.json)

## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, operating through Babcock Land Defence Limited, has announced a procurement process titled "PIISC 009 Transparency" under the industry category of "Hire of buses and coaches with driver." This selective procurement process, conducted using a restricted procedure above the threshold, seeks to engage suppliers for bus passenger transport services encompassing the UK, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. The procedure is currently in the tender stage, and while the opportunity is closed to new expressions of interest, it confirms the suppliers invited to tender. Key dates include a tender period ending on 13th June 2025 and a contract period commencing on 1st October 2025, set to replace an existing contract by September 2025. The initial term runs for two years with options to extend up to two additional one-year periods, with a potential total duration of four years, at an estimated value of £6,400,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation sector, particularly those specialising in the provision of hire buses and coaches with drivers. The contract is suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), fostering growth within this business segment. Businesses involved in international passenger transport services will find this opportunity ideal, as it spans multiple countries, offering potential expansions and partnerships in diverse locations within Europe. The procurement encourages competitive businesses to leverage their expertise and resources to enhance service provision for the specified routes, promoting business development and diversification.

## Notice

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS OPPORTUNITY IS CLOSED TO NEW EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST. THIS IS A TRANSPARENCY PUBLICATION TO CONFIRM SUPPLIERS INVITED TO TENDER. Babcock Land Defence Limited, Acting in the capacity as Agent for the Authority under project Phoenix II is seeking to engage a suitable supplier to provide Bus Passenger Transport Services between UK and Germany, Switzerland and Austria and within Germany, Switzerland and Austria. This contract shall replace the existing contract that is due to expire in September 2025 and commence from October 2025. The initial contract term shall be 2 years, with the option of extending for up to two one-year periods. As such the contract shall have a total possible duration of four years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb97f96f-d2a3-40cf-b721-a2cfee21775a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,400,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 8 May 2025 at 07:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb97f96f-d2a3-40cf-b721-a2cfee21775a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb97f96f-d2a3-40cf-b721-a2cfee21775a
  8th May 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34e21fa6-4aca-40a8-b1a9-99bdffbe80a4
  n/a
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/ect/filesharing/flist/9059751/0/foldersFilesList.si?reset=true&isOnModification=false&_ncp=1746689789752.92674-4#fh
  SC2 Contract Doc

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e93302de-f731-4a95-9101-4f6bdce30fb8. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e93302de-f731-4a95-9101-4f6bdce30fb8.json.