--- title: "WYCA Bus Franchising - Procurement of Second Hand Vehicles" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0501d3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0501d3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0501d3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0501d3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2025-04-11" --- # WYCA Bus Franchising - Procurement of Second Hand Vehicles Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0501d3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0501d3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0501d3.json) ## Summary West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) is planning a procurement process for second-hand vehicles under the title "WYCA Bus Franchising - Procurement of Second Hand Vehicles" in the bus and coach industry category. This procurement is aimed at transitioning to franchised bus services, which will commence in three tranches starting in April 2027, January 2028, and October 2028. The procurement involves acquiring up to 450 second-hand buses, with a required delivery to Leeds prior to the franchise commencement dates. Expressions of interest are invited by WYCA, with an upcoming communication notice scheduled for 31st July 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the vehicle supply and maintenance industry, particularly those capable of providing large fleets of buses in batches of at least 40 vehicles. Ideal candidates include suppliers of electric or diesel buses (preferably Euro 6 compliant, though Euro V buses will also be considered), with an aim to spend up to £22 million on the procurement. The buses must meet roadworthiness standards and UK regulations, and no vehicle should be older than 13 years at the start of operations, with the average fleet age around 8 years. Companies specialising in double-decker, single-decker, or midi-sized buses could benefit from participating in this tender. ## Notice WYCA will be transition to franchised bus services with services commencing in three tranches April 2027, January 2028 and October 2028. WYCA is considering procuring up to 450 second-hand buses on behalf of franchise operators and would like expressions of interest from parties. ### Lot Information Lot 1 WYCA will be transition to franchised bus services with services commencing in three tranches April 2027, January 2028 and October 2028. WYCA is considering procuring up to 450 second-hand buses on behalf of franchise operators, which must be available prior to the franchise services commencing. WYCA would be looking to limit the number of separate transactions and so fleet would be required in batches of at least 40 vehicles. The required delivery date of vehicles to WYCA would be a short period up to the day before each franchise commences. The fleet must: * Be electric or diesel traction. * Diesel buses would preferably be compliant with the Euro 6 emissions standard but Euro V would also be considered. * Deemed roadworthiness from the most recent annual vehicle test (MOT) and compliant with all relevant UK regulations. Vehicles will have been maintained, excepting any fair wear and tear, in accordance with Good Industry Practice and the Manuals, including all necessary maintenance, inspections, repairs and remedial works. * No vehicle within the offered fleet to be more than 13 years old at the start of operations, with the average age of fleet to be around 8 years old. * Be double-decker, single-decker or midi sized. * Be in right hand drive configuration. * Have one passenger door (conversions from multiple doors would be acceptable) Interested parties are invited express their interest and include a suggestion of how many vehicles that they area able to provide. The value will be dependant on the number of fleet procured, however the Combined Authority is looking to spend no more than PS22 million. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014730-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 11 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jul 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | 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 ### Codes - 34114400 - Minibuses - 34121000 - Buses and coaches - 34121100 - Public-service buses - 34121200 - Articulated buses - 34121300 - Double-decker buses - 34121400 - Low-floor buses ## Release History - 11 Apr 2025 at 14:36 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014730-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103257 - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/Documents/Folder/100590 - https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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