---
title: "New Diesel Passenger Vehicles"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ec17"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-16"
---

# New Diesel Passenger Vehicles

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ec17

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority involves purchasing new diesel passenger vehicles under an open procedure. The buying organisation, located at Mann Island, Liverpool, is focused on introducing these vehicles in collaboration with Merseytravel within the Liverpool City Region. The procurement pertains to the motor vehicles industry, specifically vehicles capable of transporting 10 or more persons. The procurement stage has reached the award phase as of 16 March 2026, following a tender process initiated earlier. The standstill period is set to conclude on 26 March 2026, with the contract commencing on 1 April 2026, ending on 31 March 2027. This procurement covers multiple vehicle sizes, including short-length diesels, essential for routes with space restrictions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the automotive and transportation sectors, especially those specialising in vehicle manufacturing and supply. By participating in this open procedure, companies such as SMEs can gain access to substantial contracts valued at over £1 million, fostering business growth. Suppliers like TREKA BUS LIMITED, already recognised as the successful bidder, exemplify the type of enterprise well-suited to compete in this procurement, offering products that meet the technical compliance and operational requirements set forth by the Combined Authority. Additionally, businesses with expertise in public transport services can leverage the franchise model introduced by the Combined Authority to further expand their market reach during subsequent service tranches across the region.

## Notice

This Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Technical Specification for New Diesel Passenger Vehicles is applicable to new diesel vehicles being introduced in the local transport authority areas of Liverpool City Region (Merseytravel). This specification covers short length diesel passenger vehicles. LCRCA is not specifying whether these vehicles should be Mini or small PCV buses, provided that it can deliver on the requirements within this specification. The vehicles will be capable of carrying seated but unrestrained occupants and standing occupants. Such vehicles are categorised the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3) as M3; Class I.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023769-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,350,000 |
| Lots value | £1,350,000 |
| Awards value | £1,147,520 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TREKA BUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
- 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 17:53 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023769-2026
- 1 Dec 2025 at 15:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078553-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023769-2026
  16th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078553-2025
  1st December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d244b794-17ca-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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