Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Wellington House, 40-50 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 2DE
Contact
Lauren Robinson
lauren.robinson@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1132517499
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE4 - West Yorkshire
National registration number
8876556
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103257
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/Documents/Folder/87155
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
West Yorkshire Combined Authority Bus Reform Programme
Reference number
LR CA Bus Reform
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Following her election in May 2021, Mayor Tracy Brabin pledged to ‘bring buses back under public control, introduce simpler fares contactless ticketing and greener buses’. Therefore, in line with exploring different models for delivery (including franchising and enhanced partnership) in June 2021, the Combined Authority issued a Notice of Intent to conduct an assessment of a franchising scheme.
The Combined Authority currently works in collaboration with existing commercial bus operators in West Yorkshire, via the West Yorkshire Bus Alliance, to oversee the delivery of improvements to the region’s bus network. As of April 2022 the Alliance has functioned as an Enhanced Partnership.
The Combined Authority would like to engage with organisations from both inside and outside of our region and further afield to discuss the potential of bus reform and the opportunity of redefining the West Yorkshire bus market for the first time in a generation.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £270,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 50113000 - Repair and maintenance services of buses
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 34121100 - Public-service buses
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
Main site or place of performance
LS1 2DE
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The CA is seeking to gain an understanding of the current and future market position for the provision of zero-emission buses (mixture of single/double decker vehicles, electric/potential for hydrogen). It is anticipated that delivery and operation of vehicles would commence circa March 2026 and the requirement would be for 800-900 vehicles via a rolling programme of delivery each year until the required number of vehicle assets is reached.
We require bidders to complete a Market Engagement Feedback questionnaire, if you would be interested in completing this please contact Lauren Robinson lauren.robinson@westyorks-ca.gov.uk to request a copy of the questionnaire
Deadline for responses to this questionnaire is Monday 08th July
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
28 February 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes