Planning

RFI - ZEBRA Zero Emission Buses Regional Areas Scheme (Operators)

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

01 Oct 2021 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority is planning a tender for the "RFI - ZEBRA Zero Emission Buses Regional Areas Scheme (Operators)" aimed at enhancing public transport services in the transport sector, specifically focusing on bus transport services. This tender, identified by procurement reference STSC001-DN573186-69364075, is based in Stockton-on-Tees (postcode TS17 6QY), with the tender process currently at the planning stage. Interested suppliers can register on the Pro Contract portal to express their interest before the closing date on 15 October 2021. The procurement method is an open competitive tendering procedure, with an overarching objective to develop a business case for a five-year hydrogen bus pilot in Tees Valley, which will commence from 4 October 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in transport services, particularly those able to innovate within the realm of sustainable transport solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with expertise in hydrogen technology or public transport systems. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can position themselves as key players in the transition to cleaner fuel technologies, potentially leading to further contracts within the expanding field of environmentally friendly transportation.

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Notice Title

RFI - ZEBRA Zero Emission Buses Regional Areas Scheme (Operators)

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

is in the early stage of development and judging interest from potential suppliers. Contract summary Industry Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60000000 Location of contract TS17 6QY Procurement reference STSC001-DN573186-69364075 Published date 30 September 2021 Closing date 15 October 2021 Contract is suitable for SMEs? Yes Contract is suitable for VCSEs? No Description Tees Valley Combined Authority are seeking early engagement - This means that a procurement idea is currently active, it is in the early stage of development and judging interest from potential suppliers. It should be noted that this PIN/RFI invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this RFI exercise only, and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. This PIN/RFI is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise. An expression of interest is no indication of a commitment to participate in the RFI process nor does it infer any preferential or special status on those individuals and organisations who express an interest in the RFI exercise. This requires the development of a full business case for submission to the Department for Transport. TVCA's business case will be to fund a five year hydrogen bus pilot to be operated in Tees Valley, to demonstrate the viability of hydrogen as a fuel for public transport and initiate the wider transition to clean fuel technology. The ambition for the project is to replace the equivalent number of the Tees Valley diesel bus fleet with hydrogen buses and invest in hydrogen refuelling infrastructure in Tees Valley. This is currently advertised on Pro Contract - Reference number DN573186, interested individuals and organisations will need to register on the portal to access and return the RFI documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e6c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024402-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive tendering procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Mandy Dixon
Contact Email
mandy.dixon@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1642526118

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
Postcode
TS17 6QY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

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