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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Tender notice |
| Buyer: | Liverpool City Region Combined Authority |
| Main Category: | Goods |
| Procurement Method: | Open procedure |
| Tender Status: | Closed |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): |
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Application Deadline
9 March 2026
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Estimated Value
£99,000,000
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| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £118,800,000 |
| Release Date: | 10 February 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | 9 March 2026 |
| Enquiry Deadline: | 27 February 2026 |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-05ec46 |
| Notice Reference: | 012075-2026 |
All 3 notices for this procurement, oldest first.
New Bus Fleet
Bus Fleet Diesel and Electric Vehicles
Bus Fleet Diesel and Electric Vehicles
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In April 2023, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) published an Assessment on Bus Franchising in the Liverpool City Region, which set out a proposed bus Franchising Scheme in accordance with the Transport Act 2000. In October 2023, the Liverpool City Region Mayor made the decision to introduce a Franchising Scheme covering the Liverpool City Region. Franchising is a legal model where buses are under the control of a public sector authority (LCRCA) who set the routes, frequency, fares and overall standard of buses in the region. The existing commercially led market will be replaced and private bus operators will no longer be able to run most services independently. Instead, bus services will be operated under franchise contracts and bus operators will bid to run the services through a competitive procurement process managed by the Combined Authority. LCRCA intend to introduce the second Tranche of franchised bus services from September 2027, covering Liverpool, Sefton and Knowsley. This follows the first Tranche of franchised bus services introduced in September 2026 covering St Helens and the Wirral. For Category 1 franchise contracts, LCRCA will provide the successful operator with a fleet of vehicles which the operator will then operate, manage and maintain the fleet throughout the franchise term. In preparation for the commencement of the Tranche 2 bus franchising programme in September 2027, LCRCA wish to procure a fleet of new vehicles including diesel and electric vehicles. A number of double-decker, single-decker and midi-sized buses are required to be delivered in May 2027 ahead of the commencement date of franchised services.
Quantum (Base): 130 Double Decker Vehicles Quantum (Max): 155 Double Decker Vehicles
Quantum (Base): 117 Double Decker Vehicles Quantum (Max): 152 Double Decker Vehicles
Quantum (Base) - 55 Single Decker Vehicles Quantum (Max) - 115 Single Decker Vehicles
Purchase of Electric Vehicles Quantum (Base) - 24 Midi Vehicles Quantum (Max) - 40 Midi Vehicles
Quantum (Base) - 24 Midi Vehicles Quantum (Max) - 40 Midi Vehicles
Quantum (Base) - 4 Single Decker Vehicles Quantum (Max) - 10 Single Decker Vehicles
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