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title: "Bath & North East Somerset Council Bus Purchase and Contract Hire Framework"
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# Bath & North East Somerset Council Bus Purchase and Contract Hire Framework

Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0270acdc-dc54-44fd-bfc4-b1523f78d4a3

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## Summary

The Bath & North East Somerset Council has initiated a public procurement process for a 48-month Agreement to supply buses through a tender titled "Bath & North East Somerset Council Bus Purchase and Contract Hire Framework." The procurement method is an open procedure and has a total estimated value of £200 million. The contract period begins on 18th August 2017 and will run until 17th August 2021. The tender period concluded on 17th August 2017. This agreement is available for all current and future members of The Procurement Partnership Limited's buying club and is intended for use by the Council and other local authorities across the UK. The Council's contact point for this procurement is via email at bnesbus@tppl.co.uk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the automotive and transportation sector, particularly those specialising in bus manufacturing and supply, as well as contract hire services. Large and small businesses alike, especially those with capabilities aligned to the requirements outlined in the supply of buses and coaches, are well-suited to participate. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts and align with local authorities will find this an advantageous opportunity, given the extensive potential market created by the Agreement's availability to various contracting authorities across the UK.

## Notice

Bath & North East Somerset Council invited tenders for organisations to participate in a 48 month Agreement for the supply of buses, including converted/unconverted chassis on a purchase or contract hire basis. The Agreement will be used by the Council, and may also be used by all Local Authorities and other contracting authorities located in the United Kingdom. Links to the different definable groups are provided in section VI.3 of this notice. The Agreement is available to all current and future members of The Procurement Partnership Limited's (TPPL) buying club. A list of members of TPPL can be obtained from http://www.tppl.co.uk/about-us/our-members/. TPPL are acting as an agent for and on behalf of the Council and will undertake all activities relating to this proposed Agreement including but not limited to management of this tender process, and the Agreement when awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b81f22c9-d1f8-480f-9191-198bc771d829 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2017 - 17 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | ALEXANDER DENNIS; GM COACHWORK; GOWRINGS MOBILITY GROUP; IMPERIAL COMMERCIALS; NU-TRACK; OPTARE GROUP; OUGHTRED & HARRISON (FACILITIES; TREKA BUS; WILKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2017 at 12:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b81f22c9-d1f8-480f-9191-198bc771d829

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b81f22c9-d1f8-480f-9191-198bc771d829
  21st August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=274398451
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tppl.co.uk/about-us/our-members/

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