Derbyshire County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of Local Bus Services (PTU 259 Crich 140 Series) to Eric W Bowers Ltd

Awarded 01 Oct 2025

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Awarded01 Oct 2025
Value£1,572,933.96
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 1mo ago12mo term
Awarded 1 Oct 2025Expired 30 Sept 2026

Derbyshire County Council awarded a contract to Eric W Bowers Ltd for the provision of local bus services under PTU 259 Crich 140 series, comprising 6 routes called off from the place059 Transport Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) with a minimum seat capacity of 40.

The contract value is £1,572,933.96.

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