Planning

Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas scheme - Soft Market Test

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

10 May 2021 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is conducting a Soft Market Test for the "Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas scheme". This initiative seeks to identify potential Consortium partners to meet the Department for Transport's requirements for funding the rollout of hydrogen-powered vehicles, particularly buses. The project falls under the transport equipment industry category, specifically focusing on vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, and is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Currently, the procurement is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 3rd June 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the transport and automotive sectors, especially those specialising in environmental technologies and public-service vehicles. Companies that manufacture or supply hydrogen-powered buses or related equipment are particularly encouraged to participate, as well as those that can contribute to the development of sustainable transport solutions in the public sector. The engagement process allows SMEs to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially secure funding that aligns with their strategic objectives for growth.

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Notice Title

Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas scheme - Soft Market Test

Notice Description

Derbyshire County Council (DCC), with Local Authority Partners is planning to submit an Expression of Interest (EoI) to the Department for Transport (DfT) as an initial step to gain funding to support existing plans to roll out the usage of hydrogen powered vehicles, particularly buses. This Soft Market Test is required to identify Consortium to meet DfT requirements. To respond to this SMT please follow this link >> https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8895b161-a4b1-eb11-810c-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=93d9a809-a6b1-eb11-810c-005056b64545

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6ec80f4f-0a83-4269-8ec5-6c84f775df6a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa632944-6dc3-4612-8704-e93e545521a1
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

34121100 - Public-service buses

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jun 2021Expired
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
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3FW
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

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