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title: "Bus Franchising in the Liverpool City Region - Procurement of second-hand diesel buses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f972"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-03-27"
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# Bus Franchising in the Liverpool City Region - Procurement of second-hand diesel buses

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f972

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## Summary

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Bus Franchising in the Liverpool City Region - Procurement of second-hand diesel buses." This procurement focuses on the transport equipment industry category and is located in Liverpool, United Kingdom. The authority requires at least 100 second-hand diesel buses which must meet specific criteria, including compliance with Euro 6 emissions standards and being no older than eight years by 6 September 2026. Suppliers are required to confirm their ability to provide these buses by 10 April 2025, with the delivery to be completed no later than June 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the used vehicle market, particularly those specialising in buses that meet stringent UK regulations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to supply diesel buses that are roadworthy and comply with the Euro 6 emissions standard would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Participation in this procurement process could lead to substantial business growth by securing a significant contract with a sub-central government authority, fostering long-term relationships, and showcasing expertise in supplying compliant transport equipment.

## Notice

LCRCA intends to begin introducing franchised bus services from 6 September 2026. LCRCA require at least 100 second-hand buses which must be available prior to the franchise services commencing. The required delivery date of vehicles to LCRCA would be the first half of and in any event, no later than June 2026, when following testing and acceptance of vehicles, ownership would be transferred to LCRCA. These buses must meet the following criteria: * Be diesel traction only. * Preferably compliant with the Euro 6 emissions standard. * Deemed roadworthiness from the most recent annual vehicle test (MOT) and compliant with all relevant UK regulations. * Be no more than 8 years old as at 6 September 2026. * Be double-decker, single-decker or midi sized. * Be in right hand drive configuration. * Have one passenger door. The supplier must also be able to provide all relevant maintenance documents and accident records relevant to the vehicle.

### Planning Information

Please provide the following information via email to the above address.
1. The number of double-decker, single-decker and midi-sized vehicles available for purchase 
2. The average age of the vehicles available.
3. Confirmation that these vehicles meet all requirements as outlined above.
4. Confirmation that the potential supplier would be able to meet the required delivery date of no later than June 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011529-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 1 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2025 at 12:24 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011529-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011529-2025
  27th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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