Tender

Canterbury Park & Ride Bus Service - Zero Emission Fleet to start within one year of contract start date

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

16 Jun 2020 at 12:19

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01 Apr 2020 at 15:07

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Tender

18 Feb 2020 at 12:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury City Council is currently seeking to appoint a supplier for the Canterbury Park & Ride Bus Service, focusing on the provision of a zero-emission fleet. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the contract anticipated to commence around February or March 2021 and lasting for a duration of seven years, with an optional one-year extension based on performance. The tender is being conducted through an open procurement method, and expressions of interest must be submitted by 12:00 on 31 July 2020 via the Kent Business Portal. The project falls under the category of public road transport services, with a total contract value estimated at £17 million. The services will be required across the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainable transport solutions, particularly those offering electric and hydrogen vehicle technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitable provisions in the contracting authority's criteria. Suppliers capable of delivering zero-emission operational capacity within the stipulated timelines will find this contract particularly beneficial for expanding their business portfolios and contributing to environmental sustainability initiatives within public transport. Companies involved in fleet management, vehicle supply, and related services would be well-placed to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Canterbury Park & Ride Bus Service - Zero Emission Fleet to start within one year of contract start date

Notice Description

Canterbury City Council ("the Council") wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of a Park and Ride Bus Service and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements. The Services have been divided into the following service packages (Lots): Lot 1 Zero Emission within the first anniversary of the Commencement Date - Electric Vehicles Lot 2 Zero Emission within the first anniversary of the Commencement Date - Hydrogen Vehicles note fleet vehicles may be any fuel type until delivery of the specific fuel type as described within each Lot, which must be within the anniversary date of the contract start. The Contract is anticipated to commence February / March 2021 and will continue for a period of 7 years (unless terminated early in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract), and may be extended for a period of up to 1 year subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at the Council's entire discretion Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk). Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest. You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided and be able to access the tender documents. The tender documents are required to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 on Friday 31 July 2020.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d94fbfb-9b68-450d-9a9d-294269223b3f
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2029 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
CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 1YW
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Northgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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