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ID 5242718 - DAERA - CAFRE - CAFRE Provision of Bus Hire

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Oct 2024 at 16:48

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Tender

24 Jul 2024 at 12:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has awarded a contract titled "ID 5242718 - DAERA - CAFRE Provision of Bus Hire" under the industry category of hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver (CPV: 60170000). This tender involves providing buses for three college campuses: Greenmount Campus, Loughry Campus, and Enniskillen Campus, located respectively in County Antrim, County Tyrone, and County Fermanagh. The procurement process, now in its award stage, commenced on 8 October 2024 and features an initial contract period of three years with two optional extensions of 12 months each. The total estimated value of the contract is £180,000 with the successful contracts being awarded to Loughshore Autos t/a Quinns Coach Hire Ltd and DIAMOND CABS COACH HIRE LTD.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those able to provide high-quality and reliable bus hire services with drivers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete given the emphasis on meeting performance standards. By participating in such contracts, businesses can establish a track record with a reputable public entity, potentially leading to further procurement opportunities within Northern Ireland and fostering growth through long-term, stable revenue streams.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 5242718 - DAERA - CAFRE - CAFRE Provision of Bus Hire

Notice Description

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs have a requirement for the provision of buses to CAFRE. This requirement is divided into 3 Lots; one Lot for each college campus as follows:- * Lot 1 - Greenmount Campus, 45 Tirgracy Road, Muckamore, Antrim, County Antrim, BT41 4PS * Lot 2 - Loughry Campus, 76 Dungannon Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT80 9AA * Lot 3 - Enniskillen Campus, Levaghy, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 4GF The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 3 years with two optional extension periods of 12 months each

Lot Information

Greenmount

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs have a requirement for the provision of buses to CAFRE. This requirement is divided into 3 Lots; one Lot for each college campus as follows:- * Lot 1 - Greenmount Campus, 45 Tirgracy Road, Muckamore, Antrim, County Antrim, BT41 4PS * Lot 2 - Loughry Campus, 76 Dungannon Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT80 9AA * Lot 3 - Enniskillen Campus, Levaghy, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 4GF The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 3 years with two optional extension periods of 12 months each. Additional information: The figure indicated in Section II.1.7 represents an estimated contract value. This value reflects the potential scale of the contract and takes into account the potential optional extension periods and the uptake of potential optional services as detailed in the tender documents. Neither CPD nor the Authority can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract.

Options: Following the initial contract period, there are 2 options to extend for up to and including 1 year each.

Loughry

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs have a requirement for the provision of buses to CAFRE. This requirement is divided into 3 Lots; one Lot for each college campus as follows:- * Lot 1 - Greenmount Campus, 45 Tirgracy Road, Muckamore, Antrim, County Antrim, BT41 4PS * Lot 2 - Loughry Campus, 76 Dungannon Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT80 9AA * Lot 3 - Enniskillen Campus, Levaghy, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 4GF The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 3 years with two optional extension periods of 12 months each. Additional information: The figure indicated in Section II.1.7 represents an estimated contract value. This value reflects the potential scale of the contract and takes into account the potential optional extension periods and the uptake of potential optional services as detailed in the tender documents. Neither CPD nor the Authority can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract.

Options: Following the initial contract period, there are 2 options to extend for up to and including 1 year each.

Enniskillen

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs have a requirement for the provision of buses to CAFRE. This requirement is divided into 3 Lots; one Lot for each college campus as follows:- * Lot 1 - Greenmount Campus, 45 Tirgracy Road, Muckamore, Antrim, County Antrim, BT41 4PS * Lot 2 - Loughry Campus, 76 Dungannon Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT80 9AA * Lot 3 - Enniskillen Campus, Levaghy, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 4GF The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 3 years with two optional extension periods of 12 months each. Additional information: The figure indicated in Section II.1.7 represents an estimated contract value. This value reflects the potential scale of the contract and takes into account the potential optional extension periods and the uptake of potential optional services as detailed in the tender documents. Neither CPD nor the Authority can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract.

Options: Following the initial contract period, there are 2 options to extend for 2 years and 1 year each

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04841d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033647-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 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
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

DIAMOND CABS COACH HIRE LTD

Loughshore Autos t/a Quinns Coach Hire Ltd

Further Information

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