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Procurement of Low Emission Electric Minibuses for Demand Transport (DRT) & Community Connect Services

West Berkshire Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: West Berkshire Council

Buyer Address: Market Street, Newbury, UKJ11, RG145LD, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Maire Vere

Contact Email: maire.vere@westberks.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
428630.0 GBP
Published
22 Jan 2026, 16:17
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
34121400 - Low-floor buses
Region
n/a
Awarded To
EVM Direct Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Council is awarding a contract for two electric Low Floor Minibuses; part of our Bus Services Improvement Plan (BSIP funded 25/26 project plan). These vehicles will be used on our Demand Response Service (DRT - Community Connect Services) within West Berkshire.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: Two electric Low Floor Minibuses

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

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