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Tender: Supply of Short-Length Diesel Passenger Buses for Liverpool City Region Franchised Services – Delivery June–July 2026

Released 11 months ago

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Won byTreka BUS Limited
Contract value£1.4M
Term12 monthsApr 2026 to Mar 2027
Awarded16 Mar 202666 days after closing
With this buyerFirst contract100 contracts in total
Closed09 Jan 2026
Est. valueEstimate£75K to £9.3M
LocationNot specified
AgencyLiverpool City Region Combined Authority
SourceFind a Tender
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Submissions closedClosed Fri, 9 Jan 2026

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Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is seeking a supplier for short-length diesel passenger buses to support the introduction of franchised bus services in Tranche 1, which begins on 6 September 2026 and covers St Helens and the Wirral. LCRCA has already procured double-decker, single-decker and midi-sized diesel buses and now requires additional short-length vehicles to operate on routes with specific space restrictions, with delivery required in June–July 2026 ahead of the franchising start. Under Category 1 franchise contracts, LCRCA will provide the successful operator with a fleet that the operator will operate, manage and maintain throughout the franchise term.

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