Tender

Bus Repowering

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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Tender

15 Dec 2023 at 14:44

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Transport for Wales organisation has initiated a tender process for the procurement of Bus Repowering services within the services category. The procurement aims to support Welsh Government policy objectives by decarbonising the Welsh bus fleet by 2035. The tender focuses on the investigation of alternative solutions for transitioning existing internal combustion engine buses to zero-emission buses, potentially including fuel cell powertrains in the future. The deadline for tender submission is set for January 12, 2024, with the award period ending on February 29, 2024.

This tender opportunity with Transport for Wales can benefit businesses that specialise in electric buses, bus bodies, internal-combustion engines, and bus repair services. Companies with expertise in vehicle repowering technologies and zero-emission bus solutions would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Interested businesses are advised to review the tender documents and consider participating to contribute to the decarbonisation efforts of the Welsh bus fleet.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bus Repowering

Notice Description

Welsh Government has a set a policy objective for Transport for Wales (TfW) to decarbonise the Welsh bus fleet by 2035. TfW are investigating opportunities surrounding alternative solutions to procuring new ZEBs and the scope of this procurement exercise is to focus on opportunities presented by vehicle repowering. Repowering in this context meaning the conversion a traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) bus into a ZEB, although we are aware that there may be the potential to include fuel cell powertrains in the future.The aim is to offer resilience in the fleet transition by adding agility and diversity to the introduction of future fuel technology as it develops and becomes available. Whilst also making best use of the embedded carbon within the existing fleet.Further information can be found in the tender documents.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=137343.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (WA Ref:137343)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-137343
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=137343
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34144910 - Electric buses

34211100 - Bus bodies

34311100 - Internal-combustion engines for motor vehicles and motorcycles

50113100 - Bus repair services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Contact Name
Huw Thomas
Contact Email
Not specified
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Further Information

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