Contracts
Transport & vehicles in South West
Public sector contract notices in transport & vehicles covering South West, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Transport & vehicles notices in South West
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BCP Local Bus Service Route 11 and 21
BCP Council is seeking an operator for local bus routes 11 and 21 in Bournemouth, connecting new housing development with retail and employment sites. The contract runs for three years with a total value of £3.2m.
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Local Bus Service LB20
Provision of local bus service on route 20 between Poole Bus Station and Christchurch. The contract is worth £1.6m.
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Traffic Management and Admission Support-Westonbirt Arboretum
Forestry Commission needs additional staff to manage car parking and visitor admissions at Westonbirt Arboretum during peak periods. The role includes directing vehicles to prevent congestion on the A46 and processing visitors at multiple admissions points.
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SWI26002 SWISCo Replacement Walking Floor Trailers and Food Waste Trailers
Torbay Council is buying 4 walking floor articulated waste trailers and 2 food waste trailers for SWISCo's haulage operation. The council is facilitating procurement on behalf of the partnership.
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UK4 - Tender Notice
Supply and delivery of foam fenders to HMNB Devonport over a 3-year enabling contract. Order volumes and sizes will vary based on operational needs and available funding.
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Winter Maintenance Services
Science Museum Group needs winter maintenance services (snow and ice clearing, repairs) across six museum sites: London, York, Shildon, Bradford, Manchester, and Wroughton in Wiltshire. The contract is split into two lots: Northern Sites and Wroughton separately.
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Parts & Lubricants for Vehicles and Plant Machinery
Ubico Ltd, an environmental services company in Gloucestershire and West Oxfordshire, needs a supplier for parts and lubricants across a diverse fleet including refuse vehicles, sweepers, light vans, and plant machinery. The contract runs four years with an estimated value of £5.556m.
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Emergency Traffic Management Tender
Devon and Cornwall Police need to supply emergency traffic management equipment. No further detail is given about the specification, volume, or scope.
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Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCV's)
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is buying 12 diesel refuse collection vehicles: one 18-tonne domestic split-lift and eleven 26-tonne vehicles (nine domestic, two trade). Delivery runs March to June 2027.
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GWR - Provision of Freight Operating Company (FOC) Drivers, Person in Charge (PIC) and Shunters to support GWR in delivering passenger mitigations during planned perturbation.
GWR needs Freight Operating Company (FOC) drivers, persons in charge, and shunters to run passenger diversions and depot operations during planned railway maintenance. The contract is split into seven lots covering different routes, traction types, and depot locations.
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The Provision of Light Commercial Vehicles
Wales & West Utilities wants to buy 900–1,000 light commercial vehicles over five years, supplied empty from the manufacturer for conversion to their specifications. Orders will be placed at roughly 200 vehicles per year.
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University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) Inter-Site Bus Shuttle
University Hospitals Dorset needs to run a bus shuttle service connecting its hospital sites, carrying staff and public. The contract is for three years with an optional two-year extension.
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Provision of Cashless (Telphone) Parking
Bristol City Council wants to operate a cashless telephone parking system across the city. This is a service contract for managing the payment infrastructure and operations.
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Purchase of Pre-Owned Gritters and Part Exchange
Devon County Council is buying six pre-owned 18-tonne gritters with 6m³ capacity, meeting a detailed specification. The council will also part-exchange existing vehicles as part of the deal.
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Waste management vehicle
The Council of the Isles of Scilly is buying a single 3.5-tonne flatbed truck with specific dimensions and Euro 6 engine (or electric equivalent) to local specifications. Delivery required to Penzance with clearance to fit through a narrow archway on the islands.
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Isles of Scilly street light audit
Condition inspection and electrical testing survey of 71 streetlights across the Isles of Scilly, including columns, hinged columns, bulkheads, bracketed and lantern types, and bollards. Work requires coordination with National Grid for mains-connected installations.
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Passenger Transport Framework
BCP Council is establishing a framework for passenger transport, primarily home-to-school services. The framework has three lots: minibuses (9–16 seats), taxis and social cars (up to 8 seats), and ad hoc taxi provision.
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PHC26117 Supported Bus Service 2026 - Service 26
Torbay Council needs a bus operator for Service 26, a supported non-commercial route in the Paignton area. The service should run with increased frequency, extended hours, and low/zero emission vehicles, with some overlap expected with a new competing Service 27.
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HM Cutter Vigilant - repairs to Triclad material
The Home Office wants welding repairs to engine room vent housing ducting on HM Cutter Vigilant. Work is scheduled for 10–24 August at a location spanning from Portland to Lowestoft.
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Inclusive Cycle Hub
BCP Council wants a provider to set up and run a pilot inclusive cycling hub for residents in 2026-27, including sourcing bikes, training staff and volunteers, managing finances, and securing future funding. The provider will develop the project plan, manage day-to-day operations, and engage with stakeholders.
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Yeovil College ITT for Waste Management Services
Yeovil College is seeking a waste management services provider. The contract covers waste collection, disposal, and related services.
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Fleet – Replacement Grounds Vehicles
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is buying 15 new tipper vehicles for grounds maintenance work. The vehicles will be diesel and EV models with various configurations.
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ITQ58 European Requirement in Support of Project Phoenix II
Babcock Land Defence is seeking to procure lease, service, maintenance, repair and inspection services for vehicles across Europe in support of the UK Ministry of Defence's Project Phoenix 3 White Fleet operations.
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Tamar Bridge Toll Collection Service
Cornwall Council and Plymouth City Council seek a replacement toll collection service for Tamar Bridge. The role covers 24/7 staffing across five toll lanes, two automated lanes, and includes office and facility cleaning.
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Passenger Transport Services For Dispersals & Appointments
CRH is seeking taxi and coach operators to provide dispersal and appointment transport across England and Wales. Services include planned and short-notice journeys to accommodation sites, healthcare facilities and other approved locations, with 16 and 49-53 seater coaches for larger group movements.