Planning

Hydrogen FCEB Operator

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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Planning

05 Jul 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales, a body governed by public law in the UK, is planning a procurement process for a project titled "Hydrogen FCEB Operator" in the Transport industry category. The project aims to establish a pathfinder project for a fleet of hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses in Swansea. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a market engagement session scheduled for 28th July 2023 to gather feedback from bus operators to shape the strategy further.

This tender by Transport for Wales presents an opportunity for bus operators to participate in operating and maintaining hydrogen FCEBs in Swansea. Businesses in the transportation services industry would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The tender process is focused on engaging with the bus operator marketplace to select suitable candidates for the project, highlighting a clear emphasis on innovation and sustainability in public transportation.

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Notice Title

Hydrogen FCEB Operator

Notice Description

Transport for Wales (TfW), on behalf of Welsh Government Ministers are scoping the possibility of establishing a pathfinder project for the use of a fleet of hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses (FCEBs) in the Swansea Bay area. This project will consist of a number of strands, however the initial focus is on selecting a bus operator(s). The bus operator(s) will be responsible for operating and maintaining the buses on the route(s) identified for the pathfinder and working with the TfW project team to capture data and experiences, as well as lessons learned. In order to inform the bus operator marketplace TfW is holding a market engagement session on the 28th July 2023 at 9am, on Microsoft Teams, to discuss the approach that is likely to proceed and to gain feedback from the market to help us shape the strategy further. A link to the registration form can be found in the additional information section. Please note this market engagement is for bus operators only and any engagement for the supply of buses, hydrogen or infrastructure will be carried out separately at a later date if necessary.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Transport for Wales (TfW), on behalf of Welsh Government Ministers are scoping the possibility of establishing a pathfinder project for the use of a fleet of hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses (FCEBs) in the Swansea Bay area. This project will consist of a number of strands, however the initial focus is on selecting a bus operator/operators. The bus operator(s) will be responsible for operating and maintaining the buses on the route(s) identified for the pathfinder and working with the TfW project team to capture data and experiences, as well as lessons learned. In order to inform the bus operator marketplace TfW is holding a market engagement session on the 28th July 2023 at 9am, on Microsoft Teams, to discuss the approach that is likely to proceed and to gain feedback from the market to help us shape the strategy further. A link to the registration form can be found here: https://forms.office.com/e/9CuzPgxxsd Please note this market engagement is for bus operators only and any engagement for the supply of buses, hydrogen or infrastructure will be carried out separately at a later date if necessary.. Please register your attendance for this market engagement by 28/07/23 at the following link - https://forms.office.com/e/9CuzPgxxsd

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-132314
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=132314
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

34121100 - Public-service buses

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Aug 2023Expired
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
TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplychain@tfw.wales
Contact Phone
+44 2921673434

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL443093
    Hydrogen FCEB Operator - Transport for Wales (TfW), on behalf of Welsh Government Ministers are scoping the possibility of establishing a pathfinder project for the use of a fleet of hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses (FCEBs) in the Swansea Bay area. This project will consist of a number of strands, however the initial focus is on selecting a bus operator(s). The bus operator(s) will be responsible for operating and maintaining the buses on the route(s) identified for the pathfinder and working with the TfW project team to capture data and experiences, as well as lessons learned. In order to inform the bus operator marketplace TfW is holding a market engagement session on the 28th July 2023 at 9am, on Microsoft Teams, to discuss the approach that is likely to proceed and to gain feedback from the market to help us shape the strategy further. A link to the registration form can be found in the additional information section. Please note this market engagement is for bus operators only and any engagement for the supply of buses, hydrogen or infrastructure will be carried out separately at a later date if necessary.

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