---
title: "DRT Pilot Scheme - Purchase of Used Buses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060ffc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-27"
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# DRT Pilot Scheme - Purchase of Used Buses

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060ffc

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## Summary

Westmorland and Furness Council has completed the procurement process for purchasing two used buses as part of the Demand Response Transport (DRT) pilot scheme. The contract, awarded on 1st December 2025, was fulfilled through a direct award procurement method due to the specialist nature and budget constraints related to used vehicles. Classified as goods within the industry category, this procurement falls under the public authority - sub-central government classification. The total contract value is £168,000, with a net amount of £134,400, and the contract period is from 28th January to 27th February 2026. The buses will be delivered within the UK, specifically in the UKD region.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the used vehicle sector, particularly those offering specialist vehicles like buses and coaches. Large businesses with the capability to meet such specific demands, such as Mistral Specialist Vehicles, which secured this contract, are well-positioned to benefit. This contract highlights the potential for growth by engaging with public sector opportunities where direct award methods might apply, often requiring swift availability and budget alignment. Suppliers similar to Mistral, with an established presence and inventory in specialised vehicles, stand to gain from similar future tenders to support regional transportation initiatives.

## Notice

Purchase of two Used buses for the Demand Response Transport pilot Scheme

### Procurement Information

Specialist used vehicles sought and available for purchase within the budget available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007263-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2026 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £134,400 |
| 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 | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MISTRAL SPECIALIST VEHICLES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 16:17 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007263-2026
- 27 Jan 2026 at 15:43 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007222-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007263-2026
  27th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007222-2026
  27th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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