Tender

Provision of Buses and Drivers for the Stonehenge Visitor Transport System

ENGLISH HERITAGE-NATIONAL COLLECTIONS: HISTORIC PROPERTIES

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Summary of the contracting process

The English Heritage-National Collections: Historic Properties is conducting a tender for the "Provision of Buses and Drivers for the Stonehenge Visitor Transport System." This contract involves transporting visitors and staff between the Stonehenge Visitor Centre and the Stonehenge Monument. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period concluding on 9th February 2022. The contract, worth between £1,500,000 and £2,100,000, is expected to commence on 1st April 2022 and will run until 31st March 2025. The project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the hire of buses and coaches with drivers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the transport sector, including bus and coach operators, especially those with electric or low-floor buses. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, allowing them to grow their business by providing essential transport services to a high-profile cultural site. Suppliers interested in this contract should register on the relevant platform to express interest and access necessary documentation.

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Notice Title

Provision of Buses and Drivers for the Stonehenge Visitor Transport System

Notice Description

Provision of Buses and Drivers to transport visitors and staff between the Stonehenge Visitor Centre and the Stonehenge Monument. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home in order to express interest and download documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b72abbcc-a494-4502-8738-6423dcd30aa5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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

34121400 - Low-floor buses

34144910 - Electric buses

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENGLISH HERITAGE-NATIONAL COLLECTIONS: HISTORIC PROPERTIES
Contact Name
Jennifer Davies
Contact Email
jennifer.davies@english-heritage.org.uk
Contact Phone
01980 636600

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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