---
title: "4 Mini-coaches for British Forces Gibraltar"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ee4b"
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# 4 Mini-coaches for British Forces Gibraltar

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ee4b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the supply of four mini-coaches, designated for British Forces Gibraltar. This procurement process falls under the goods category, with the specific item classified as "Coaches" according to the CPV scheme, ID 34121500. The contract was awarded on 19th November 2025 with a value of £452,000 GBP, to EVM Direct Ltd, a supplier based in the UK. The tender was initiated as a framework call off contract, proceeding without prior publication of a call for competition due to falling outside the directive's scope. This award encapsulates a limited procurement method, signifying an expedited process, with no bidding competition recorded for the related lot.

The supply of mini-coaches presents growth opportunities primarily for suppliers in the transport and automotive sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises capable of providing vehicles suited to military specifications and with provision for warranties. Companies like EVM Direct Ltd that specialise in small-scale, high-quality procurement are likely well-positioned in such niches. The procurement method utilised reflects the strategic capacity of the Ministry of Defence to execute urgent acquisitions effectively, permitting businesses proficient in rapid deployment and tailored solutions to thrive within such frameworks, ideally positioning them for future similar contracts.

## Notice

Supply of 4 Mini-coaches for British Forces Gibraltar, procured via under the Framework Contract with the reference number RM6244 for the provision of Purchase of Standard and Specialist Vehicles. CALL-OFF LOT(S): Lot 8: Buses and Coaches (over 17 Seats) This contract is for 3 covers to cover the manufacturers warranty period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of 4 Mini-coaches and warranty for British Forces Gibraltar

### Procurement Information

Framework Call Off Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079513-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £452,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVM DIRECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121500 - Coaches

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2025 at 17:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079513-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contracts.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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