Planning

SC22135 - Electric Fastrack Services

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

16 May 2022 at 11:21

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council is planning a tender for the provision of Electric Fastrack Services, titled "SC22135 - Electric Fastrack Services". This initiative falls under the public road transport services category and is set in the England region. Key dates include the engagement end date on 16th May 2022, by which interested suppliers must submit their Market Engagement Questionnaire. The procurement process is in the planning stage as KCC seeks to engage with qualified bus operators to assess market capacity and develop detailed service specifications for future contracts.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the bus operation sector, particularly those focused on sustainable public transport solutions. Companies that can demonstrate operational reliability and a commitment to high service standards will be well-suited to compete. As KCC anticipates expanding routes and frequencies, there is potential for growth for both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) able to provide innovative and efficient services across the Fastrack network in Kent Thameside.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC22135 - Electric Fastrack Services

Notice Description

The Kent County Council (KCC) wishes to engage with suppliers regarding capacity in the market to provide future electric Fastrack Bus Services. KCC would like to take the opportunity to invite suitably qualified bus operators to express an interest in this requirement and complete this formal 'Market Engagement Questionnaire'. There are currently two Fastrack bus routes in Kent Thameside, Fastrack Route A and Fastrack Route B, providing around 2.8 Million passengers per annum and growing. Fastrack coverage area includes Dartford, Ebbsfleet, Gravesend, Amazon LCY3 and Greenhithe. Fastrack is also included as a key service to future local developments including the proposed London Resort. For further information regarding the current Fastrack bus services, please visit the Fastrack website: https://www.go-fastrack.co.uk/ KCC is developing detailed service specifications from which the future bus operator will be required to provide and operate reliable and robust timetables and maintaining high operational standards. These services will continue to need to be provided 365 days a year and specified routeings and frequencies are expected to evolve during the lifetime of any future contract. Additional routes may also be added during the lifetime of the contract. Responses to this questionnaire will be used to inform KCC's strategy for commissioning these services; KCC may contact organisations directly to discuss and/or clarify their response to this questionnaire where necessary for this purpose. The questionnaire can be found on the Kent business Portal's 'Current Opportunities'. Please complete and return via email to SCCommercialTeam@kent.gov.uk by Monday 16th May 2022.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05754076-6f63-46d6-b56b-240e7a5b40ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd4a1776-1506-4ba5-8efa-2f6aa9115a70
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 May 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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