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Rail Replacement Bus Services

MERSEYRAIL ELECTRICS 2002 LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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24 Oct 2024 at 11:52

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Tender

01 Aug 2023 at 09:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Merseyrail Electrics 2002 Limited has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Rail Replacement Bus Services" under the industry category of Public Road Transport Services (CPV 60112000). The procurement stage is at the Award stage, indicating that the contract has been finalised and awarded to Arriva Merseyside Limited. The award was signed on 22nd October 2024. This contract is purposed to provide comprehensive rail replacement bus services during planned and unplanned disruptive events affecting timetabled rail services. The regions covered include UKD6 and UKD7, encompassing various locations within Merseyside. The procurement method utilised was a Restricted Procedure, and the contract includes options for extensions that could last until the end of the Merseyrail and Merseytravel concession agreement in July 2028, with further potential extensions based on certain conditions.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transportation services, particularly those with expertise in rail replacement solutions. Companies with a strong track record in managing large-scale and logistically complex transport operations would be well-suited to compete in such contracts. The procurement process included selective criteria, ensuring that only capable suppliers were considered, thus promoting quality and reliability. Businesses can leverage this opportunity to establish long-term relationships with Merseyrail and enhance their service portfolios by delivering critical public transport solutions. This contract's scale and potential extensions offer stability and continuous business engagement for the selected suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rail Replacement Bus Services

Notice Description

Contract to provide a a fully comprehensive service for Rail Replacement Bus Services during both planned and unplanned disruptive events affecting the normal operation of MEL's timetabled rail services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To deliver an effective rail replacement bus service during both planned and unplanned disruptive events affecting the normal operation of Merseyrail's timetabled rail services which incorporated: * Disruptive Events * Minor and Major Planned Engineering Works * Ticket Acceptance during disruptive events * Ticket validation * Disruptive event response times * GPS tracked buses * Relevant route knowledge * Responsible for obtaining customer feedback/complaints during service.

Options: MEL has the option to extend for 2 x 12 monthly periods or to the end of the Merseyrail and Merseytravel concession agreement (July 2028). In the event the Merseyrail concession is extended beyond July 2028, Merseyrail reserves the right to further extend the contract in 12 month increments to a maximum contract duration of 6 years in total.

Renewal: Merseyrail have the option to extend for a further 12 months or until the end of the concession (20th of July 2028).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ebeb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034451-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYRAIL ELECTRICS 2002 LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L1 1JF
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire, TLD7 Merseyside
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Arriva Merseyside Limited

Further Information

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