---
title: "PIISC009"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04de47"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-09-16"
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# PIISC009

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04de47

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, acting through Babcock Land Defence Limited, has engaged in the procurement process for a contract titled "PIISC009," concerning the hire of buses and coaches with drivers for special-purpose road passenger-transport services. This contract, under the industry category of services, involves passenger transport between the UK, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. The procurement method applied is selective, under a restricted procedure, with the evaluation criteria focused on pricing, quality, and social value. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2025, replacing an earlier contract, and features an initial duration of two years with the possibility of two one-year extensions. The latest development as of 16th September 2025 indicated the award status, with Skills Leisure Limited securing the contract, valued at £22,931,200. A total of three bids were submitted electronically.

This procurement presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in bus and coach hire services, targeting locations that span across European borders, specifically in the UK, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Companies with capabilities in providing non-scheduled and special-purpose passenger transport, particularly those with experience in international logistics, would be well-positioned to compete. The opportunities for subcontracting also provide avenues for smaller enterprises to engage in portions of the service delivery. The contract's structured evaluation framework, consisting of specific pricing, quality, and social value criteria, allows firms with competitive pricing and high service standards an advantageous position in the selection process.

## Notice

Babcock Land Defence Limited, Acting in the capacity as Agent for the Authority under project Phoenix II sought 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 1st 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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056974-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,931,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| 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 | SKILLS LEISURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2025 at 13:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056974-2025
- 12 Feb 2025 at 16:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004797-2025

## Provenance

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