Tender

P0420 - Hydrogen Bus Operator

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Nov 2017 at 11:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is currently seeking tenders for the role of Hydrogen Bus Operator, which involves the operation, management, maintenance, and servicing of a fleet of hydrogen buses leased from the Council. This tender falls under the services category, specifically within the transport industry. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 12:00 on 6th December 2017. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st March 2018 and will last for a duration of seven years, concluding on 28th February 2025. Interested bidders must register through the Council's e-tendering system and complete all necessary documentation for their bids.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with expertise in sustainable and alternative energy solutions, as it focuses on hydrogen bus operations. Companies that operate in the public transport sector or have experience managing similar fleets would be well-positioned to compete. The engagement also offers prospects for growth in renewable energy transportation, aligning with industry trends towards greener travel solutions. Potential bidders should be prepared to meet the comprehensive requirements and demonstrate capability in efficiently managing and maintaining a fleet of hydrogen buses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P0420 - Hydrogen Bus Operator

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council are inviting tenderers for the provision of a commercial Bus Operator Service to; operate, manage, maintain and service a fleet of hydrogen buses which will be leased to the Bus Operator by the Council. The contract will last 7 years (unless terminated under the terms and conditions of the contract). In addition to the contract the successful supplier will be required to sign a Lease Agreement for the Hydrogen Buses. The lease period will be 7 years and begin with the delivery of the hydrogen buses in March 2019. BCC will be using its e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Registration and use of In-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the In-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with In-tend please either email cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Councils tender Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the tender documentation. Requests to participate must be by way of completion and return of the tender documentation no later than 12:00 hours on 6th December 2017 using the Supplier Portal. Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea4e9807-ef8e-47b9-a270-8b45c470367c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

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
15 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2025 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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