Tender

SC18005 - Fastrack B Bus Service

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Aug 2018 at 08:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the tender titled "SC18005 - Fastrack B Bus Service," initiated by Kent County Council. This service falls under the public road transport sector, specifically catering to the Gravesham and Dartford areas in the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender, currently in the active stage, will accept submissions until 4th September 2018. The contract is set to commence on 7th April 2019 and will continue until 31st March 2022, with an estimated value of £1 GBP. The procurement method employed is a selective process and follows a negotiated procedure.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in public transport services, particularly those with capabilities to operate high-quality bus services and utilise vehicles with low emission levels. Firms focused on providing reliable transport solutions would be well-suited to compete, as the successful tenderer will handle all operational costs while retaining revenue from ticket sales. Given the emphasis on enhancing the service's quality and efficiency, businesses aiming to grow within the transport sector should consider participating in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC18005 - Fastrack B Bus Service

Notice Description

Fastrack B is a high quality bus service and part of the Bus Rapid Transport System branding. The Service operates in the Gravesham / Dartford area on a high frequency timetable from Monday to Sunday inclusive. The network provides a fast and reliable service supporting the brand reputation and standards with a Peak Vehicle Requirement of 12/13 vehicles to provide essential access to businesses, education, healthcare and shopping facilities. To fulfil this contract the successful operator will require high specification vehicles with minimum emission levels to ensure delivery of both a reliable service and brand reputation standards. The Council wishes to maximise an income for the use of the dedicated busway route to fund further development. The successful operator will be responsible for all operating costs while retaining all revenue attributed from ticket sales.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e465c5bf-9567-4c0a-abc9-75dc35bf4a65
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 2-3 years
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
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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