Planning

Cambridgeshire County Council Early Adoption of Low Emission Buses

LGSS

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Planning

22 Nov 2018 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "Early Adoption of Low Emission Buses" initiative. The project, led by the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP), aims to partner with an experienced public transport operator to facilitate the introduction of low emission buses in Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire. Key milestones include an engagement end date of 4th January 2019. The initiative is categorised under transport services, specifically focusing on buses and coaches, with delivery locations within the East of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in the transport and technology sectors. Businesses that specialise in low emission technologies, such as electric and hybrid vehicles, as well as data analytics related to transport operations, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The initiative not only supports the clean air agenda but also contributes to the broader goal of achieving a 100% low emission bus fleet in Cambridge by 2031, creating further avenues for collaboration and innovation in sustainable transport solutions.

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Notice Title

Cambridgeshire County Council Early Adoption of Low Emission Buses

Notice Description

Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) are exploring opportunities to partner with an experienced public transport operator to facilitate the early adoption of Low Emission Buses (LEB) running on one or more routes within Cambridge. The early adoption LEB bus initiative will be a demonstrator that will focus on LEB operating on services within Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire and which pass through the city centre, with the aim of lowering emissions and the dependence on fossil fuels. Buses may be of mixed technology ranging from full battery operated vehicles with depot charging, to the latest stop/start hybrid buses that are capable of automatically switching to electric mode and Geofencing within a designated air quality area within the city. The project will support the clean air agenda being developed by GCP partners and will be an exemplar of the use of low emission technology for public transport. The project is aimed at working with a partner operator and / or manufacturer to initially support the initial transition towards the aspiration of a 100% LEB fleet in Cambridge by 2031. It will provide data and other information that will help to understand the economic opportunities and issues faced by this challenge. The use of LEB and data obtained from their use will support the transition from diesel vehicles to LEB in order to reduce harmful emissions within the city with the eventual aim of 100% zero tailpipe emissions by 2031. Please see the attached document "LEB Market Testing" for further information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-065cf511-41f8-4426-bed0-d086de529427
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb8b35e0-7d8c-4ca4-bee7-cde4d0611338
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

34144910 - Electric buses

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jan 2019Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LGSS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB3 0AP
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

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