---
title: "Hire of Buses for Community Transport"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06caad"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06caad.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-14"
---

# Hire of Buses for Community Transport

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06caad

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## Summary

West Lothian Council has completed a procurement process titled "Hire of Buses for Community Transport," classified under the industry category of "Buses and coaches." The procurement involved the hire of 14 buses, specifically seven coachbuilt buses and seven van converted buses, for community and education transport needs. Situated in Livingston, UKM78, the council awarded the contract to MISTRAL BUS & COACH PLC on 11th May 2026. The procurement method was limited, involving an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, under the TPPL Fleet Rental Framework Agreement. The total value of the contract is £269,360, and the procurement stage has been marked as complete.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for large enterprises specialising in the supply of buses and coaches, especially those capable of offering high-quality vehicles aligned with the specifications of community and education transport services. Such businesses with expertise in fulfilling regional transport needs or those with flexibility in contract terms stand well-suited to leverage the opportunity represented by public sector contracts like this. While the competitive edge primarily focuses on price, aspects of quality and social value are also considered, appealing to businesses that can offer holistic solutions beyond simplistic price criteria.

## Notice

Hire of 14 buses for Community Transport - Hire of seven coachbuilt buses and seven van converted buses for provision of community transport and education transport requirements

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Hire of 14 buses for Community Transport - Hire of seven coachbuilt buses and seven van converted buses for provision of community transport and education transport requirements

### Procurement Information

Contract direct awarded under TPPL Fleet Rental Framework Agreement Reference TPPLCSKL03.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066141-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 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 | £269,360 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6FF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM78 West Lothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MISTRAL BUS & COACH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066141-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837357
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00140

## Provenance

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