Tender

P0594 - Hydrogen Bus Service Operator - WITHDRAWN

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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08 Oct 2019 at 10:01

Tender

11 Sep 2019 at 16:28

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is currently seeking a Bus Operator to manage and service a fleet of 20 hydrogen buses under the contract titled "P0594 - Hydrogen Bus Service Operator". This procurement falls under the transport services category, specifically focusing on buses and coaches. The tender process is at the stage of receiving bids, which must be submitted through the in-tend portal by 8th November 2019. The selected contractor will enter into a contractual agreement lasting up to seven years, beginning 20th July 2020, with a break clause after the third year. The procurement method chosen for this opportunity is the open procedure, qualifying the tender as above threshold.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in the operation of public transport and fleet management. Companies that are well-versed in sustainable transport solutions, especially in hydrogen technology, would find this contract particularly appealing. As the local government is keen on enhancing green transport solutions, businesses that can demonstrate innovation and reliability in service provision will likely benefit from this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

P0594 - Hydrogen Bus Service Operator - WITHDRAWN

Notice Description

The Council wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of a Bus Operator to operate, manage, maintain and service a fleet of 20 hydrogen buses. The buses will be provided to the bus operator by the Council. The Contract will last for up to 7 (seven) years with a break clause after year 3 (unless terminated under the terms and conditions of contract). The successful bus operator will be required to sign a services agreement with the Council. Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with in-tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access the Council's tender Portal:- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the tender documentation. Your completed tender documentation should be returned by noon on 8th November 2019 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20093163-9abc-42a5-974d-25c5206612c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deec777d-d7ba-4380-b885-86a67a328874
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

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
7 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jul 2020 - 19 Jul 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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