Planning

RFI - ZEBRA Zero Emission Buses Regional Areas Scheme (Operators)

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

30 Sep 2021 at 09:43

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "RFI - ZEBRA Zero Emission Buses Regional Areas Scheme (Operators)." This initiative aims to explore interest and gather information for a five-year hydrogen bus pilot project in the Tees Valley, with a focus on replacing diesel buses and enhancing hydrogen refuelling infrastructure. Key dates include the engagement end date set for 15 October 2021. The procurement falls under the transport services industry category and is primarily targeted at operators capable of supporting this transition to clean fuel technology.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses focused on sustainable transport solutions, particularly those involved in the development, operation, and maintenance of hydrogen-powered fleets. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to engage a range of suppliers interested in pioneering clean transportation. Businesses with expertise in innovative transport technologies and those capable of contributing to the hydrogen infrastructure are particularly well-suited to compete for this forward-looking contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI - ZEBRA Zero Emission Buses Regional Areas Scheme (Operators)

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority are seeking early engagement - This means that a procurement idea is currently active, it is in the early stage of development and judging interest from potential suppliers. It should be noted that this PIN/RFI invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this RFI exercise only, and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. This PIN/RFI is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise. An expression of interest is no indication of a commitment to participate in the RFI process nor does it infer any preferential or special status on those individuals and organisations who express an interest in the RFI exercise. This requires the development of a full business case for submission to the Department for Transport. TVCA's business case will be to fund a five year hydrogen bus pilot to be operated in Tees Valley, to demonstrate the viability of hydrogen as a fuel for public transport and initiate the wider transition to clean fuel technology. The ambition for the project is to replace the equivalent number of the Tees Valley diesel bus fleet with hydrogen buses and invest in hydrogen refuelling infrastructure in Tees Valley. This is currently advertised on Pro Contract - Reference number DN573186, interested individuals and organisations will need to register on the portal to access and return the RFI documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c2e700f-e066-4eab-92c5-dba7d07352c1
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

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
30 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Oct 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON ON TEES
Postcode
TS17 6QY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

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