Planning

Coventry Electric Bus City - Operators, Vehicles, Chargers and Infrastructure

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

11 May 2021 at 21:55

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority is initiating a tender for the "Coventry Electric Bus City - Operators, Vehicles, Chargers and Infrastructure" project, with a total estimated value of £50 million. This procurement falls under the category of public road transport services, and it is currently in the planning stage. The programme aims to establish the UK's first all-electric bus city, to be completed by the end of 2025. Interested parties should note a future notice date on 3rd June 2021, related to the grant opportunity to enhance electric vehicle provision and infrastructure in Coventry.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in electric vehicle manufacturing, infrastructure development, and energy provision. Businesses that specialise in electric buses, vehicle charging solutions, and associated electrical works will be particularly well-suited to engage in this tender process. The engagement of suppliers in these areas is crucial for the successful realisation of the Coventry Electric Bus City initiative, fostering innovation and sustainable transportation solutions in the region.

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Notice Title

Coventry Electric Bus City - Operators, Vehicles, Chargers and Infrastructure

Notice Description

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to inform the market of the grant opportunity, provide general updates and seek soft market testing in a number of areas as required. All related documents can be found within the project on the eTendering system - https:/wmca.bravosolution.co.uk West Midlands Combined Authority have successfully secured Grant Funding from Government to deliver the first all-electric bus city in the UK. A maximum of PS50 million in grant funding will be provided for the programme to deliver Coventry Electric Bus City. It is anticipated that the grant funding will support the delivery of the following: * New EV buses * Power provision and upgrades. * Vehicle charging. The programme is to be delivered by end of 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to inform the market of the grant opportunity, provide general updates and seek soft market testing in a number of areas as required. All related documents can be found within the project on the eTendering system - https:/wmca.bravosolution.co.uk West Midlands Combined Authority have successfully secured Grant Funding from Government to deliver the first all-electric bus city in the UK. A maximum of PS50 million in grant funding will be provided for the programme to deliver Coventry Electric Bus City. It is anticipated that the grant funding will support the delivery of the following: * New EV buses * Power provision and upgrades. * Vehicle charging. The programme is to be delivered by end of 2025. Additional information: All related documents can be found within the project on the eTendering system - https:/wmca.bravosolution.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02afe5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010356-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers

31158000 - Chargers

31158100 - Battery chargers

31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus

34121000 - Buses and coaches

34121100 - Public-service buses

34121300 - Double-decker buses

34121400 - Low-floor buses

45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work

45315400 - High voltage installation work

45315500 - Medium-voltage installation work

45315700 - Switching station installation work

45317000 - Other electrical installation work

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alex.hackett@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3453036760

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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