14/162 Frome - Nunney - Stoke St. Michael - Shepton Mallet
About This Opportunity
Works contract award: 14/162 Frome - Nunney - Stoke. By Somerset Council in United Kingdom, transport & logistics. Awarded to FromeBus Ltd (EUR 499, Feb 2026).
This is a works contract in the transport and logistics sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the transport and logistics sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
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14/162 Frome - Nunney - Stoke St. Michael - Shepton Mallet
Somerset Council wish to tender service 162
Monday to Friday all year round except Bank Holidays
Minimum Overall vehicle Capacity (Including Standing) 30
Bids will be accepted on a cost (Somerset Council retains fare revenue) or subsidy (operator retains fare revenue) basis, please make it clear in your submission which basis you are bidding on, failure to do so will leave the bid invalid.
Monday - Friday For subsidy bids average patronage is 310 per week (January 2025 to December 2025) based on current timetable.
Price based on an overall minimum capacity of 30. Variant bids based on vehicles provided by the approved supplier are welcome. Please clearly indicate the vehicle size on any variant bid.
Revenue and reliability report will be required periodically which will be taken off the automated ticket machine data.
As part of your bid, please provide full details of vehicle size and capacity, i.e. both seated and standing capacity, please indicate the split of seating and standing of the vehicle you will be using.
Start Date: 1st April 2026 End Date: 30th March 2029 Option for extension: None
Tender will close at 12:00 Noon Friday 30th January 2026. CPV: Public road transport services (60112000). Procedure: Not specified
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on February 4, 2026. Last refreshed 9 days ago. Reference: 6b42528a-567d-4c99-a257-f9737a0c8f01. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About SOMERSET COUNCIL
SOMERSET COUNCIL has issued 203 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 176 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 6b42528a-567d-4c99-a257-f9737a0c8f01 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to FromeBus Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by SOMERSET COUNCIL in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Works contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
FromeBus Ltd was awarded the contract for €499. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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