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Coventry Electric Bus City - Bus Routes

Awarded to MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LIMITED

West Midlands Combined Authority(buyer)

Published
Published 19 September 2025
Deadline
Closed 17 October 2025
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Overview

The West Midlands Combined Authority procured subsidised bus services for the Coventry and Solihull region under two lots, with an aggregated estimated value of approximately £21.65 million, requiring a fully electric fleet within 12 months of contract start to align with the Coventry Electric Bus City scheme. The contract was awarded on 4 February 2026 to Midland Red (South) Limited and runs for an initial 5-year term with up to 5-year extensions, designed to overlap with franchised bus services and support the transition to a future franchised network. The procurement includes provisions for potential direct award of the X30 service to the winning bidder of Lot 1 once funding is confirmed.

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Lots (2)

  • T0945

    Won by MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LIMITED

  • T0946

    Won by MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LIMITED

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
19 September 2025
Questions by
3 October 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Public-service busesTransport services (excl. Waste transport)

Award outcome

Award date
4 February 2026
Contract period
18 July 2026 → 18 July 2031
Winner
  • MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LIMITED

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  1. Contract

    8 May 2026

  2. Contract

    4 February 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    19 September 2025

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