Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
8876556
Wellington House, 40-50 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 2DE
UK
Contact person: Lauren Robinson
Telephone: +44 1132517499
E-mail: lauren.robinson@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
NUTS: UKE4
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103257
I.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/100590
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
WYCA Bus Franchising - Procurement of Second Hand Vehicles
Reference number: PIN ONLY
II.1.2) Main CPV code
34121000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
WYCA will be transition to franchised bus services with services commencing in three tranches April 2027, January 2028 and October 2028. WYCA is considering procuring up to 450 second-hand buses on behalf of franchise operators and would like expressions of interest from parties.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34114400
34121100
34121200
34121300
34121400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE4
Main site or place of performance:
LS1 2DE
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
WYCA will be transition to franchised bus services with services commencing in three tranches April 2027, January 2028 and October 2028. WYCA is considering procuring up to 450 second-hand buses on behalf of franchise operators, which must be available prior to the franchise services commencing. WYCA would be looking to limit the number of separate transactions and so fleet would be required in batches of at least 40 vehicles. The required delivery date of vehicles to WYCA would be a short period up to the day before each franchise commences.
The fleet must:
• Be electric or diesel traction.
• Diesel buses would preferably be compliant with the Euro 6 emissions standard but Euro V would also be considered.
• Deemed roadworthiness from the most recent annual vehicle test (MOT) and compliant with all relevant UK regulations. Vehicles will have been maintained, excepting any fair wear and tear, in accordance with Good Industry Practice and the Manuals, including all necessary maintenance, inspections, repairs and remedial works.
• No vehicle within the offered fleet to be more than 13 years old at the start of operations, with the average age of fleet to be around 8 years old.
• Be double-decker, single-decker or midi sized.
• Be in right hand drive configuration.
• Have one passenger door (conversions from multiple doors would be acceptable)
Interested parties are invited express their interest and include a suggestion of how many vehicles that they area able to provide.
The value will be dependant on the number of fleet procured, however the Combined Authority is looking to spend no more than £22 million.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
31/07/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/04/2025