Tender

Provision of a Shuttle Bus and Driver

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

20 Jan 2023 at 12:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has issued a tender for the provision of a Shuttle Bus and Driver. The Authority aims to promote sustainable transport by developing an autonomously driven shuttle bus from Culham railway station to the site. Pending technology development, UKAEA seeks to hire a bus with a driver to fulfil this role, enhancing the feasibility of the service. The deadline for tender submissions is 10th February 2023, with a contract period starting on 11th February 2023 and ending on 12th February 2023. The procurement falls under the category of transport services and is open to SMEs.

This tender by UKAEA presents a business opportunity for companies in the transport sector, specifically those offering road transport and hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers. Businesses interested in sustainable transport solutions and capable of providing shuttle bus services are well-suited to compete. With a clear focus on promoting environmental sustainability, this tender aligns with current trends towards greener transport options. Successful bidders will have the chance to contribute to reducing vehicle traffic and enhancing transport accessibility to Culham Science Centre in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Shuttle Bus and Driver

Notice Description

UKAEA is keen to promote the use of sustainable transport to reduce the number of vehicles accessing the site and to this end is developing an autonomously driven shuttle bus from the nearby Culham railway station to the site at certain times of the day. Development of this technology is some way off and so in the meantime UKAEA wishes to hire a bus with a driver that will fulfil this function and help to establish the feasibility of this facility

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e066f77-e4e8-4d1f-ac37-0d06f637d0eb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Feb 2023 - 12 Feb 2023 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

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