Tender

Buzz 42 Bus Route Service Provision

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Reading Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Buzz 42 Bus Route Service Provision," aimed at maintaining and possibly expanding the public bus service on route 42/42a in Reading. This service operates from Kenavon Drive to Central Reading and Rivermead Leisure Centre, with Monday to Saturday daytime service requirements. The contract is valued between £300,000 and £600,000, with the tender period closing on 31 July 2020. The successful bidder will be responsible for providing a bus larger than the current 20-seater, aligning with upcoming developments in the area that are set to enhance local amenities.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in the supply or operation of public service vehicles, such as larger minibuses and coaches, including electric and low-floor options. Suppliers of bus station services and those capable of delivering on diverse mobility needs would be well-suited to compete. Moreover, the expansion of the Rivermead Leisure Centre and local residential developments presents a growing market for service providers as the demand for public transport continues to rise in this developing region.

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Notice Title

Buzz 42 Bus Route Service Provision

Notice Description

A bus is required to continue the operation of route 42/42a in Reading currently runing from Kenavon Drive to Central Reading and Rivermead Leisure Centre. This service runs Monday - Saturday daytimes using one bus. The current vehicle is a small 20 seater due to initial route access difficulties. The future contract vehicle would benefit from being larger than 20 seats minimum and may be required to operate on an extended route beyond the current route termini. Rivermead Leisure center at one end of the route is currently being developed with a target of 2022 for completion of new extensive facilities including a full competition and diving pools. A new school is also being developed and the area has experienced residential developments which are likely to continue. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9cf8a6a3-ab43-4eb8-bede-dae37aaa20e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/527ade81-09c4-43cc-a88d-44314e49f4da
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
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)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

34114400 - Minibuses

34121000 - Buses and coaches

34121100 - Public-service buses

34121400 - Low-floor buses

34144910 - Electric buses

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

63712100 - Bus station services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Nov 2020 - 7 Nov 2023 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
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BERKS
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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