--- title: "West Yorkshire Combined Authority Bus Reform Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047212" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047212" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047212.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047212.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2024-06-24" --- # West Yorkshire Combined Authority Bus Reform Programme Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047212 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047212) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047212.json) ## Summary The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is planning the Bus Reform Programme, aiming to bring buses back under public control and introduce improvements to the region's bus network. The procurement involves services related to zero-emission buses, with a value of £270 million. The deadline for responses to the Market Engagement Feedback questionnaire is July 8th, and the future notice date for communication is February 28, 2025. The procurement offers opportunities for organisations both locally and internationally to engage in discussions about redefining the West Yorkshire bus market. This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in transport services, especially those providing buses, repair and maintenance services, and road transport services. Companies proficient in delivering zero-emission buses are well-suited to compete in this tender. The West Yorkshire Combined Authority, acting as the buying organisation, is seeking to foster collaborations with a range of organisations, emphasising the potential for market redefinition in the bus transportation sector. The procurement stage is currently planned, indicating that interested businesses can still participate in the upcoming stages of the tender process. ## Notice Following her election in May 2021, Mayor Tracy Brabin pledged to 'bring buses back under public control, introduce simpler fares contactless ticketing and greener buses'. Therefore, in line with exploring different models for delivery (including franchising and enhanced partnership) in June 2021, the Combined Authority issued a Notice of Intent to conduct an assessment of a franchising scheme. The Combined Authority currently works in collaboration with existing commercial bus operators in West Yorkshire, via the West Yorkshire Bus Alliance, to oversee the delivery of improvements to the region's bus network. As of April 2022 the Alliance has functioned as an Enhanced Partnership. The Combined Authority would like to engage with organisations from both inside and outside of our region and further afield to discuss the potential of bus reform and the opportunity of redefining the West Yorkshire bus market for the first time in a generation. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The CA is seeking to gain an understanding of the current and future market position for the provision of zero-emission buses (mixture of single/double decker vehicles, electric/potential for hydrogen). It is anticipated that delivery and operation of vehicles would commence circa March 2026 and the requirement would be for 800-900 vehicles via a rolling programme of delivery each year until the required number of vehicle assets is reached. We require bidders to complete a Market Engagement Feedback questionnaire, if you would be interested in completing this please contact Lauren Robinson lauren.robinson@westyorks-ca.gov.uk to request a copy of the questionnaire Deadline for responses to this questionnaire is Monday 08th July ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019265-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Feb 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £270,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS1 2DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | TLE4 West Yorkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34121000 - Buses and coaches - 34121100 - Public-service buses - 50113000 - Repair and maintenance services of buses - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60100000 - Road transport services - 60112000 - Public road transport services ## Release History - 24 Jun 2024 at 10:04 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019265-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103257 - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/Documents/Folder/87155 - https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk ## 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-h6vhtk-047212. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047212.json.