Tender for the Supply of Mid-Size Buses 2026
HM Government of Gibraltar · All their open notices
What this is
HM Government of Gibraltar seeks tenders for the supply and delivery of mid-size public service buses for Gibraltar Bus Company Ltd. The initial order is for six vehicles with an option to purchase up to 24 vehicles over ten years. Vehicles must meet technical, accessibility, and environmental standards, and include spare parts, training, and support services.
Key points
- Deadline: 4 September 2026, 12:00 noon for electronic submission via Gibraltar Supplier Portal
- Estimated value GBP 8.4 million; initial 6 buses with option for up to 24 over 10 years
- Eligibility restricted to Gibraltar, UK, or countries with trade agreements extending to Gibraltar; not SME-suitable
- Award based on most economically advantageous tender: life-cycle costs, quality, performance, delivery, environmental impact
- Vehicles must support electric, hybrid, HVO diesel, or hydrogen fuel-cell propulsion with full technical compliance and include spare parts, training, and support
Who can bid
Open procedure; bidders must be from Gibraltar, UK, or a country/territory with a trade agreement extending to Gibraltar containing procurement provisions. Not suitable for SMEs.
How it is scored
Most economically advantageous tender based on: life-cycle costs, vehicle quality and performance, passenger capacity and configuration, delivery timescales, and environmental performance.
Money
Estimated contract value: GBP 8,400,000. Initial order: 6 vehicles. Optional additional vehicles up to 24 total over 10 years.
How to submit
Electronic submission through HM Government of Gibraltar Supplier Portal (https://hmgogsupplier.gibraltar.gov.gi/) by 4 September 2026, 12:00 noon. Bidders must download Request Documents, complete online questionnaire and pricing document, and submit all supporting evidence and attachments electronically.
Clarifications
Clarification requests must be submitted through the portal's messaging facility by the deadline.
Contract period
Ten (10) years with option to purchase additional vehicles up to maximum of 24 units total, subject to operational requirements and available funding.
Classification
CPV 34121100 — Public-service buses GibraltarUK
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