Leicester City Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Supply of Six Electric Buses for Leicester City Council's Phase 4

Awarded 31 Aug 2022

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Awarded31 Aug 2022
Value£216,817.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 3y 6mo ago9mo term
Awarded 31 Aug 2022Expired 22 May 2023

Leicester City Council awarded a contract to Pelican Engineering Company (Sales) Limited for the supply of six additional electric buses, continuing the provision for council contracted services.

The buses will operate from the same depots using existing charging equipment.

The contract, valued at £216,817, was funded through the Department for Transport's Zebra Fast Track initiative.

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