---
title: "DPS Call Off - Purchase of Electric Buses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04534a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKPOOL COUNCIL"
published: "2024-04-18"
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# DPS Call Off - Purchase of Electric Buses

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04534a

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## Summary

The Blackpool Council has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a minimum of 90 electric buses through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) established by Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation. The procurement stage involved a further competition from the DPS, referencing ZEBRA grant funding received from the Department for Transport. The contract, involving a mix of bus types, was awarded to Alexander Dennis following an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender for the provision of electric buses by Blackpool Council presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in transport equipment and products to compete. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without a prior call for competition, creating a specific market context for potential suppliers. Businesses interested in providing a range of bus types compliant with Council requirements may find this tender particularly suitable for business growth within the UKD42 region.

## Notice

Blackpool Council has undertaken a further competition from YPO DPS reference 1066 DN687182 (2021/S 000-004669). The Authority is seeking 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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Blackpool Council has undertaken a further competition from YPO DPS reference 1066 DN687182 (2021/S 000-004669). The Authority is seeking 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

### Procurement Information

The award is taking place following running a competition from dynamic purchasing system - YPO DPS reference 1066 (DN687182) (2021/S 000-004669).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012655-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

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

## Values

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

## Status

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

## 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 | TLD42 Blackpool |

## 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 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012655-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.blackpool.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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