Award

New University Bus - Purchase

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jul 2021 at 08:18

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire is conducting a procurement process to purchase a new university bus, requiring a vehicle that seats 50 passengers, is air-conditioned, and is compliant with Low Emission Zone regulations. The tender is currently in the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 10th September 2015. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the total available budget for this bus is £40,000. Interested bidders had until 10th August 2015 to submit their proposals through the University Procurement Website, with the tender being originally published on 23rd July 2015.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for suppliers specializing in vehicle manufacturing and transport services, particularly those who can provide compliant buses with necessary specifications. Businesses with experience in producing or supplying low-emission vehicles, capable of meeting the specific requirements outlined, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. SMEs and companies that can demonstrate a reliable service history with similar vehicles are particularly encouraged to express their interest, as the University is looking to shortlist 3-5 vehicle proposals for evaluation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

New University Bus - Purchase

Notice Description

The University of Bedfordshire is seeking to purchase a coach/bus with the following specification requirements:- 50 Seat capacity Air conditioning Seat belts throughout Low Emission Zone Compliant A preference may be given for a vehicle with disabled access facilties Age and mileage are not critical but the vehicle must have: Have a full service history Be roadworthy for immediate use Have an outer body suitable for wrapping Have a clean and well maintained interior cabin Additional information: In order to be considered for the bidder list you need to express an interest through the University Procurement Website - link above. In the tender response you will need to provide all the information relative to the specification, including but not limited to:- - full specification of proposed solution - photographs The University will review the tender proposals and select a shortlist of 3-5 vehicles that will be evaluated to reach a final decision.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04fed521-3486-4f78-9d54-e2ab4cca46eb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2021 - 7 Jul 2021 30 days
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
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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