---
title: "Hire of Buses for Community Transport"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000837357"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-14"
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# Hire of Buses for Community Transport

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000837357

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by West Lothian Council for the "Hire of Buses for Community Transport." This specific contract involves the hire of 14 buses, including seven coachbuilt buses and seven van converted buses, necessary for community transport and educational transport requirements. The procedure used was a limited award method, directly awarding the contract under the TPPL Fleet Rental Framework Agreement. Located in Livingston, United Kingdom, the procurement falls under the industry category of general public services with a main category focus on goods, specifically represented by the CPV code 34121000. The tender has been completed, and the contract was signed on 11th May 2026, with MISTRAL BUS & COACH PLC as the chosen supplier.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses engaged in vehicle hire and transport services, particularly those capable of supplying specialised transport solutions. Companies that already have established relations within framework agreements or those looking to expand their market footprint within the public sector could greatly benefit. Since the award was made through a direct award process without prior publication, it highlights the importance for businesses to be part of significant procurement frameworks to secure opportunities. With a contract value of £269,360, the project provides a robust platform for growth for well-aligned suppliers, especially those of a large scale similar to MISTRAL BUS & COACH PLC.

## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560078 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | 11 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560078

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560078
  Hire of Buses for Community Transport - 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

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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