---
title: "Purchase of 55-Seater Coaches for British Forces Cyprus (BFC)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03eadd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-11-02"
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# Purchase of 55-Seater Coaches for British Forces Cyprus (BFC)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03eadd

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, acting as the buying organisation, has recently completed a tender process for the purchase of 55-seater coaches for British Forces Cyprus. The procurement falls under the goods category. The contract was awarded to P. Panayides Coaches Limited. The contract value is €904,800, with a contract signing date of 25th September 2023. The procurement process included specifying delivery to Cyprus and outlined multiple option periods for ongoing services until 2029.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in transportation equipment or related services to target the Ministry of Defence's requirements in Cyprus. The competitive nature of the open procurement method allows companies of varying scales to engage. The defined contract terms provide clear details on delivery deadlines and further potential for contract extensions, creating a structured opportunity for business growth and long-term service provision.

## Notice

Purchase of 3 x 55-seater coaches for use by British Forces Cyprus. Goods to be delivered in the 23/24 financial year. The Authority has accepted 3 of the 5 option periods at Contract Award. Additional option periods will be subject to Contract Amendment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of 3 x 55-seater coaches for use by British Forces Cyprus. Goods to be delivered in the 23/24 financial year. The Authority has accepted 3 of the 5 option periods at Contract Award. Additional option periods will be subject to Contract Amendment.

Options: Core Contract: Contract Award - 31 March 2024 Option Period 1: 01 April 2024 - 31 March 2025 Option Period 2: 01 April 2025 - 31 March 2026 Option Period 3: 01 April 2026 - 31 March 2027 Option Period 4: 01 April 2027 - 31 March 2028 Option Period 5: 01 April 2028 - 31 March 2029

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032461-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £929,760 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £904,800 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | C BLOCK, HQ BFC |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | BFP O53 |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | P. PANAYIDES COACHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121500 - Coaches

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2023 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032461-2023
- 27 Jul 2023 at 12:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021826-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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