Scope
Reference
714158451
Description
British Forces Cyprus (BFC) is seeking a third-party contractor to provide a multi-platform, driver-operated personnel transport service using taxis, minibuses and coaches. The service will cover a mixture of scheduled and ad hoc journeys, including school transport, medical appointments, compassionate travel, and other transport needs as required.
All travel will take place within the Republic of Cyprus (RoC) and Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs) on the island of Cyprus. This contract excludes international travel and any travel to or within the Turkish-controlled areas north of the Green Line.
All vehicles must come with drivers, as the contract is for driven transport only. Self-drive hire is not within the scope of this agreement.
Total value (estimated)
- £9,068,000 excluding VAT
- £90,680,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport
- 60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver
Contract locations
- CY - Cyprus
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
30 June 2025
Tender submission deadline
11 August 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
18 November 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 31 March 2030
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
UK Strategic Command - Commercial, HQ BFC, Episkopi Station
Episkopi
BFPO 53
Cyprus
Email: UKStratCom-Comrcl-BFC@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Organisation type: Public authority - central government