---
title: "Vehicles for Bus Franchising"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05253e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Vehicles for Bus Franchising

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05253e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Vehicles for Bus Franchising" project is currently in the planning stage and is being managed by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. This initiative aims to acquire 1,000 buses, including electric buses, under the goods industry category. The buyer, West Yorkshire Combined Authority, is a public authority operating under the sub-central government classification and is based in Leeds, United Kingdom. The procurement process is part of a tender initiated on 23 May 2025, with a pipeline notice published on the same date. Prospective businesses should take note of the future notice date set for 21 July 2025. The contract period starts on 19 October 2025 and runs until 18 October 2030, with the entire project estimated at £324,000,000, showcasing this as a significant procurement opportunity.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in manufacturing or supplying buses and coaches, as well as electric buses. With a focus on bus reform, the tender aligns well with companies aiming to expand within the public transport sector, especially those committed to sustainable and electric vehicle production. Suppliers with the capability to deliver large volumes and advanced technology solutions stand to benefit greatly from this opportunity. Engaging in this procurement can not only drive growth but also position businesses at the forefront of public transport innovation in the UK.

## Notice

Procurement of 1000 buses for bus reform

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027188-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 18 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £324,000,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 34144910 - Electric buses

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 18:19 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027188-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027188-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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