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    ContractsProcurement of Diesel and Electric Bus Fleet for Liverpool City Region
    Awarded contract

    Procurement of Diesel and Electric Bus Fleet for Liverpool City Region

    Awarded
    £111.1m
    Published 1 Oct 2026

    LCRCA is procuring a mixed fleet of diesel and electric buses for delivery by May 2027 to support the launch of franchised bus services across Liverpool, Sefton and Knowsley from September 2027.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· North WestPublished 1 Oct 2026· 3 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £111.1m
    Published 1 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £111,075,440
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Transport & Logistics
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      North West

    Suppliers

    2 suppliers
    • BB
      Bamford Bus Company Ltd
    Lead contractor
  1. AD
    Alexander Dennis Limited
    Consortium partner
  2. Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 weeks ago.

    1 October 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is seeking to procure a new fleet of buses to support the introduction of franchised bus services in the second tranche covering Liverpool, Sefton and Knowsley, commencing September 2027. The procurement includes double-decker, single-decker and midi-sized buses, with both diesel and electric vehicles required. All vehicles must be delivered by May 2027. This is a Category 1 franchise contract where the successful operator will receive the fleet from LCRCA and be responsible for operating, managing and maintaining the vehicles throughout the franchise term. The franchising scheme represents a shift from the current commercial market model to a public sector-controlled system where routes, frequency, fares and service standards are set by LCRCA. Interested suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate capability in fleet supply, maintenance support and compliance with the franchising requirements.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
    Thin record

    Only 1 prior award here — too little to read.

    In transport logistics, LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY has awarded 1 contract to 1 supplier.

    Who wins here
    1. Bamford Bus Company Ltd1× · 100%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-05ec46

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