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title: "Procurement of Low Emission Electric Minibuses for Demand Transport (DRT) & Community Connect Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060cb2"
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buyer: "WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-22"
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# Procurement of Low Emission Electric Minibuses for Demand Transport (DRT) & Community Connect Services

Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060cb2

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## Summary

West Berkshire Council has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of two low emission electric minibuses to support their Demand Response Transport (DRT) and Community Connect Services, as part of the Bus Services Improvement Plan. This tender, classified under the "Low-floor buses" category and located in West Berkshire (UKJ11), reached the award stage on 22 January 2026. The contract was awarded to EVM Direct Ltd for a total value of £428,630. This procurement followed a limited method without prior call for competition, in accordance with a CCS Framework, and was deemed outside the typical directive scope.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electric vehicles, particularly those focusing on low emission solutions that align with environmental sustainability goals. It is especially beneficial for SMEs like EVM Direct Ltd, which can offer innovative products under frameworks that enable direct award processes. Companies in the vehicle manufacturing or sustainable transport sectors could find similar tenders beneficial, particularly within regional or local authority projects emphasising green initiatives.

## Notice

The Council is awarding a contract for two electric Low Floor Minibuses; part of our Bus Services Improvement Plan (BSIP funded 25/26 project plan). These vehicles will be used on our Demand Response Service (DRT - Community Connect Services) within West Berkshire.

### Procurement Information

Awarded as per CCS Framework - notice not required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005934-2026 |
| 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 | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £428,630 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWBURY |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG14 5LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Newbury Central |
| Westminster constituency | Newbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ11 Berkshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121400 - Low-floor buses

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 16:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005934-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westberks.gov.uk

## Provenance

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