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17 Aug 2021 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

Bath and North East Somerset Council (BNES) has completed the procurement process for the "BNES & TPPL Bus Framework 2021", which involves the supply of buses for a 48-month Agreement, concluding on 17 August 2025. This open tender, with a total budget of £200 million, is intended for use by BNES and other local authorities across the UK, including all regions of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The tender period ended on 4 August 2021, with the contract now active as of its start date on 18 August 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for companies engaged in the manufacture and supply of buses and coaches, particularly those who can cater to local authority needs. Businesses that might excel in this tender include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger firms within the transport and public sector supply chain, as the framework is designed to allow for extensive collaboration and procurement across various local government bodies. Successful participation could enable suppliers to establish long-term relationships with BNES and other authorities, thereby fostering growth and creating a competitive edge in the public transport market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

BNES & TPPL Bus Framework 2021

Notice Description

Bath and North East Somerset Council ("BNES") invited tenders for organisations to participate in a 48-month Agreement or the supply of buses. The Agreement will be used by BNES and may also be used by all Local Authorities and other organisations located in the United Kingdom. The Agreement is accessible by all local authorities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Agreement may be used by all other Eligible Bodies within the UK, including but not limited to the definable groups of contracting authorities in the links provided in the original contract notice (2021/S 000-011496 VI.3 Additional information) associated with this procurement. The Agreement is available to all current and future members of The Procurement Partnership Limited's (TPPL) buying club. A list of members of TPPL can be obtained from http://www.tppl.co.uk/about-us/our-members/.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f57aad10-fa7d-4f30-88a9-11ef2d5a50d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2d91118-1f0f-4958-ac6e-be3f4c6ca56e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2021 - 17 Aug 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bath & North East Somerset Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Postcode Area
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
28
Supplier Names

MOTUS Group (UK) Limited

Iveco Ltd

Alexander Dennis Limited

Bamford Bus Company Limited (Trading as Wrightbus)

Optare Group Ltd

Ford Motor Company Ltd

Cannon Coach and Bus Ltd

Nu-Track Limited

Ilesbus UK Ltd

Taxi & Bus Conversion Limited (Trading as TBC Conversions)

GM Coachwork Limited

Gowrings Mobility Group Limited

EVM Direct Ltd

Minibus Options Limited

Cartwright Vehicle Conversions Limited

Automotive Group Limited

Treka Bus Limited

Woodall Nicholson Ltd trading as Mellor Coachcraft

Stanford Coachworks and Mobility Services Ltd

Courtside Conversions Ltd

Euromotive (Kent) Ltd

Wave Industries Limited

Volvo Group UK Ltd

Bamford Bus Company LTD (Trading as Wrightbus)

Irizar UK Ltd

Pelican Engineering Company (Sales) Limited

EvoBus (UK) Ltd

Arcola Energy

Further Information

Notice Documents

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