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
- £9,068,000 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
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
Contract locations
- CY - Cyprus
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 October 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
27 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
11 December 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 April 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | The Technical Envelope will assess supplier's technical capability and the value of their social value offering. |
Quality | 50% |
| Commercial | The Commercial Envelope will assess the supplier's prices using the Value For Money Index methodology. This is explained in details in the ITT for this procurement. |
Price | 50% |
Other information
Payment terms
Invoices must be submitted digitally using the MOD's Contracts, Purchasing And Finance (CP&F) online system.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
no preliminary market engagement notice has been published because no preliminary market engagement has occurred.
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) - Commercial, HQ BFC, Episkopi Station
Episkopi
BF1 2AS
Cyprus
Email: UKStratCom-Comrcl-BFC@mod.gov.uk
Website: http://www.contracts.mod.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - central government