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SC22135 - Electric Fastrack Services

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Jul 2022 at 15:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council has awarded a contract for the operation of electric Fastrack bus services to London General Transport Services Ltd. The contract, titled "SC22135 - Electric Fastrack Services," falls under the industry category of public road transport services. The contract, valued at £120,000,000 GBP, has a contract period starting on April 1, 2024, and ending on April 1, 2029. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure, with the tender period ending on August 26, 2022. The contract offers opportunities for businesses involved in public road transport services to compete, with the potential for extending the contract period.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses active in the public road transport services sector to expand their operations. The contract involves managing electric Fastrack bus services, including maintenance, recruitment, customer service, and ticketing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit from this opportunity. The initial focus is on the Fastrack Kent Thameside network, with the potential to expand to other areas in Kent. Interested businesses should take note of the key dates and deadlines to participate effectively in the procurement process and maximise their chances of success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC22135 - Electric Fastrack Services

Notice Description

The Council requires a utility services contract for the operation of electric Fastrack bus services, including: * Fastrack bus depot - The bus operator will be required to provide the primary operational base for Fastrack staff and vehicles, with suitable facilities for both. * Resource management - The bus operator will be required to manage staff recruitment, staff retention, and customer service levels. * High quality customer service - The bus operator will be required to meet high customer service standards, as well as driver and vehicle quality standards. * Dedicated electric bus fleet - The bus operator will procure and manage a new fleet of electric buses dedicated to providing Fastrack services. * Ticketing services - The bus operator will receive and manage payment for bus tickets on-bus and off-bus. * Electric Vehicle repairs and maintenance - The bus operator will be responsible for the ongoing repair and maintenance of the electric bus fleet. The initial scope of the contract will be limited to the operation of the Fastrack Kent Thameside network, with the option of modifying the contract to include the option of Fastrack Dover network (or similar cross-boundary services in/around Kent) at any stage throughout the contract period. A full specification of the required services will be shared with successful Candidates as part of the Invitation to Tender. KCC will reserve the right to extend the Contract Period on one or more occasion (by three months' notice in writing served by KCC on the bus operator) provided the aggregate of any such extensions do not extend beyond an additional 5 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d733e3a-c646-406b-8990-3cf334e894c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/634a37df-561e-4f33-87b7-f829716bd21d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 1 Apr 2029 Over 5 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 1XX
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

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