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Operation Of Electric Bus Services In Mansfield and Ashfield Area of Nottinghamshire

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Apr 2021 at 09:12

Award Notice
Tender

04 Feb 2021 at 18:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a single supplier for the operation of electric bus services in the Mansfield and Ashfield areas of Nottinghamshire. This procurement falls under the category of supporting and auxiliary transport services, with a contract value of £800,000. The tender was published on 4th February 2021, with the tender period closing on 8th March 2021. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2021, running for an initial term of five years, with the possibility of extension for an additional five years. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transportation and eco-friendly service provision, particularly those with capabilities in operating electric bus services. Companies that can demonstrate the necessary infrastructure for housing and charging electric buses, as well as compliance with vehicle accessibility regulations, would be well-positioned to compete. The local focus of this contract also provides an advantage for regional operators familiar with the Mansfield and Ashfield areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operation Of Electric Bus Services In Mansfield and Ashfield Area of Nottinghamshire

Notice Description

Nottinghamshire County Council (the Council) are looking for a single Supplier to operate two services in the Mansfield & Ashfield areas of the County. The Council have been awarded funding by the Department for Transport (DfT) in order to purchase 4 electric, low floor buses, fully compliant with the Public Service Vehicle Accessibility Regulations 2000.It is expected that the buses will be delivered in September 2021. These buses are being brought in by the Council to run 2 services, the Berry Hill Flyer, and 417 Sutton. The tethered plug in electric buses will provide a zero-emission service to the people of Mansfield & Ashfield as an initial step to combat global emission problems. The Supplier is required to operate and house 2 electric buses. The buses must be accommodated within 10 miles of the route. The requirements include the charging of the buses of which the Council can provide the charging infrastructure if necessary. If the Supplier requires the charging infrastructure providing by the Council, they will need to be able to evidence that the land and/or building where the electric buses will be accommodated is owned by them or under a long term lease arrangement (minimum of 11 years) and that the installation of the charging infrastructure is permitted on the land/within the building. The contract will be in place for an initial term of 5 years with options to extend for up to another 5 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef171307-a1a2-4599-bb77-378c1dcb25a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81fe5978-1161-41b4-b879-8d8586a57af1
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,390,750 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2026 Over 5 years
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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STAGECOACH EAST MIDLANDS

Further Information

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