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title: "Bus Fleet Diesel and Electric Vehicles"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ec46"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Bus Fleet Diesel and Electric Vehicles

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ec46

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## Summary

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has awarded contracts for the procurement of diesel and electric buses to support their bus franchising scheme, a move detailed in their "Bus Fleet Diesel and Electric Vehicles" initiative. The award phase concluded on 18 May 2026, with contracts signed by the suppliers, Bamford Bus Company Ltd and Alexander Dennis Limited. The procurement was completed through an open procedure focusing on the acquisition of double-decker, single-decker, and midi-sized buses, with delivery set for May 2027. This procurement is aligned with the Authority's goal to commence a robust franchising programme by September 2027, covering Liverpool, Sefton, and Knowsley.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities, particularly for manufacturers in the automotive and public transport sectors with expertise in producing compliant vehicles that meet the high emissions standards and accessibility requirements. Large-scale enterprises equipped with the capacity for electric and diesel vehicle production stand to benefit immensely by engaging in such contracts. Additionally, businesses looking to diversify into the public transport sector can seize opportunities to grow their market presence in the region by supporting the rollout of an extensive new bus fleet.

## Notice

In April 2023, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) published an Assessment on Bus Franchising in the Liverpool City Region, which set out a proposed bus Franchising Scheme in accordance with the Transport Act 2000. In October 2023, the Liverpool City Region Mayor made the decision to introduce a Franchising Scheme covering the Liverpool City Region. Franchising is a legal model where buses are under the control of a public sector authority (LCRCA) who set the routes, frequency, fares and overall standard of buses in the region. The existing commercially led market will be replaced and private bus operators will no longer be able to run most services independently. Instead, bus services will be operated under franchise contracts and bus operators will bid to run the services through a competitive procurement process managed by the Combined Authority. LCRCA intend to introduce the second Tranche of franchised bus services from September 2027, covering Liverpool, Sefton and Knowsley. This follows the first Tranche of franchised bus services introduced in September 2026 covering St Helens and the Wirral. For Category 1 franchise contracts, LCRCA will provide the successful operator with a fleet of vehicles which the operator will then operate, manage and maintain the fleet throughout the franchise term. In preparation for the commencement of the Tranche 2 bus franchising programme in September 2027, LCRCA wish to procure a fleet of new vehicles including diesel and electric vehicles. A number of double-decker, single-decker and midi-sized buses are required to be delivered in May 2027 ahead of the commencement date of franchised services.

### Lot Information

Double Decker Bus - Diesel

Renewal: 1 x 12 month Extension

Diesel - Double Decker Bus

Renewal: 1 x 12 month Extension

Single Decker Bus - Diesel

Renewal: 1 x 12 month Extension

Midi Bus - Electric

Renewal: 1 x 12 month Extension

Midi Bus - Diesel

Renewal: 1 x 12 month Extension

Single Decker Bus - Electric

Renewal: 1 x 12 month Extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045567-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | 11 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,000,000 |
| Lots value | £99,000,000 |
| Awards value | £111,075,440 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ALEXANDER DENNIS; BAMFORD BUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 19:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045567-2026
- 10 Feb 2026 at 16:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012075-2026
- 1 Dec 2025 at 16:24 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078628-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045567-2026
  18th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012075-2026
  10th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078628-2025
  1st December 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://wrightbus.com/
- https://www.alexander-dennis.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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