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Merseytravel Hydrogen Bus Trial

MERSEYTRAVEL

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12 Nov 2021 at 14:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The Merseytravel Hydrogen Bus Trial, initiated by Merseytravel, involves the procurement of a new zero-emission hydrogen bus fleet for the Liverpool City Region. The process is currently complete, with the contract awarded to Alexander Dennis Limited, valued at approximately £9.6 million for the delivery of 20 double-decker buses. This contract is part of a broader initiative supported by the Liverpool City Region's Transforming Cities Fund, with a potential extension until 31st December 2024, depending on additional funding. The delivery of the buses will take place within the contract period, which runs from 14th August 2021 to 31st December 2023.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses within the transportation and green technology sectors. Companies specialising in the production of environmentally friendly vehicles, particularly those with expertise in hydrogen fuel technology, would be well-suited to participate in future phases of this project, which may include further orders beyond the initial vehicle supply. Additionally, suppliers who can offer maintenance and training services for advanced bus technologies may find valuable prospects emerging as the contract evolves.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Merseytravel Hydrogen Bus Trial

Notice Description

Alexander Dennis Limited has been awarded a contract to deliver the first vehicles of a new, zero-emission hydrogen bus fleet for the Liverpool City Region. The 20-strong, state-of-the-art fleet will be directly purchased through the Liverpool City Region's Transforming Cities Fund and will be owned by the people of the city region. The supplier has been selected via call off from Lot 7 of the Bath & North East Somerset Council Bus & Coach Procurement Framework (Reference BNESJB/0617). Additional information: The contract end date is 31st December 2023 (purchase order date). The tender documentation stated our requirement for up to 44 hydrogen fuelled buses, with an immediate requirement for 20 vehicles and for up to a further 24 subject to further grant funding. The tender documentation made it clear that it was possible that the two options could be exercised through separate purchase orders. There is an option to extend to 31st December 2024 to exercise this option. The initial contract value is PS9,599,900 (purchase of 20 vehicles). The contract contains a mechanism to vary the contract to include maintenance provisions and training based on values in Schedule 3 of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70d26fe3-8b61-4759-8eee-a6b716682074
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee614d9a-9333-496d-8380-d02db12bf7cc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34121300 - Double-decker buses

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,119,780 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,599,900 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
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
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALEXANDER DENNIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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