Operation of Bus Route 33/X33 in Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes City Council · Awarded contract
AwardedOperation of Bus Route 33/X33 in Milton Keynes
Awarded 01 Jun 2026
Awarded from this tender, closed 27 Feb 2026Bus Route 33/X33
View the tender →Awarded01 Jun 2026
Value£1,037,610.00
SupplierArriva The Shires Ltd
RegionSouth East
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Expires in 7mo12mo term, 43% elapsed
Awarded 1 June 2026Expires 31 May 2027
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Milton Keynes City Council awarded a contract to Arriva The Shires Ltd for the operation of Bus Route 33/X33.
The contract is valued at AUD 1,037,610.
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