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Bus Route 33/X33

Milton Keynes City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Milton Keynes City Council

Buyer Address: Civic Offices, 1 Saxon Gate East, Milton Keynes, UKJ12, MK9 3EJ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Procurement Team

Contact Email: corporateprocurement@milton-keynes.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: 01908691691

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
1400000.0 GBP
Gross: 1680000 GBP
Published
02 Feb 2026, 09:46
Deadline
27 Feb 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
60112000 - Public road transport services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Council is seeking an Operator for the replacement service Milton Keynes-Northampton 33/X33 Bus Route. The operator is required to comply with the detail as laid put in the service specification . The contract will be for an initial term of 1 year with an option to extend for a two extensions of 12 month each with the successful tenderer The Council has not engaged with the market prior to issuing the ITT as it has already developed the most appropriate specification for the works they require to be procured. The market is regulated and the provider must hold a current valid operator license

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Opportunity Context

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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008766-2026

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Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: AED 1,400,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): AED 1,680,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-05-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-04-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Simple description

Documents

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