Construction Contract Leads
East Midlands
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 17th Apr 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-0685cb |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Electric buses |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | - |
East Midlands
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 17th Apr 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-0685cb |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Electric buses |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | - |
Scope
Reference
LUV01228
Description
The University Shuttle Bus Service has been operating since 2018 following a competitive tender exercise. The Oadby to Campus Shuttle Bus Service was established in the first term of 2018/2019 academic year in order to provide a subsidised bus service to and from the Oadby Halls of residence to the main campus. It is managed by the Estates and Campus Services Division here at the University. The contract will begin in September 2026 for a potential term of up to five years.
Total value (estimated)
- 拢3,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027
- Possible extension to 31 August 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
1 year plus 4 x 12 month extensions reviewed annually
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 34121300 - Double-decker buses
- 34121400 - Low-floor buses
- 34144910 - Electric buses
- 60100000 - Road transport services
Contract locations
- UKF21 - Leicester
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Detailed in the invitation to tender
Technical ability conditions of participation
As per the Invitation to Tender
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 May 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
18 May 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
22 June 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Cost | 80% |
| Commercial | Price | 20% |
Other information
Payment terms
N/A
Description of risks to contract performance
Price Increases, Not meeting Statement of Requirements and associated SLA/KPIs
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
University of Leicester
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPNM-4297-VLCH
University Road, University Road
Leicester
LE17RH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Stewart Brewer
Telephone: 0116 2525205
Email: sab88 [at] le.ac.uk
Region: UKF21 - Leicester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government