--- title: "P0594 - Hydrogen Bus Service Operator - WITHDRAWN" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-20093163-9abc-42a5-974d-25c5206612c8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-20093163-9abc-42a5-974d-25c5206612c8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20093163-9abc-42a5-974d-25c5206612c8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20093163-9abc-42a5-974d-25c5206612c8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-11-07" --- # P0594 - Hydrogen Bus Service Operator - WITHDRAWN Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20093163-9abc-42a5-974d-25c5206612c8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-20093163-9abc-42a5-974d-25c5206612c8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20093163-9abc-42a5-974d-25c5206612c8.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is currently seeking a Bus Operator to manage and service a fleet of 20 hydrogen buses under the contract titled "P0594 - Hydrogen Bus Service Operator". This procurement falls under the transport services category, specifically focusing on buses and coaches. The tender process is at the stage of receiving bids, which must be submitted through the in-tend portal by 8th November 2019. The selected contractor will enter into a contractual agreement lasting up to seven years, beginning 20th July 2020, with a break clause after the third year. The procurement method chosen for this opportunity is the open procedure, qualifying the tender as above threshold. This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport sector, particularly those specialising in the operation of public transport and fleet management. Companies that are well-versed in sustainable transport solutions, especially in hydrogen technology, would find this contract particularly appealing. As the local government is keen on enhancing green transport solutions, businesses that can demonstrate innovation and reliability in service provision will likely benefit from this procurement opportunity. ## Notice The Council wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of a Bus Operator to operate, manage, maintain and service a fleet of 20 hydrogen buses. The buses will be provided to the bus operator by the Council. The Contract will last for up to 7 (seven) years with a break clause after year 3 (unless terminated under the terms and conditions of contract). The successful bus operator will be required to sign a services agreement with the Council. Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with in-tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access the Council's tender Portal:- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the tender documentation. Your completed tender documentation should be returned by noon on 8th November 2019 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deec777d-d7ba-4380-b885-86a67a328874 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Jul 2020 - 19 Jul 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34121000 - Buses and coaches - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 7 Nov 2019 at 16:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deec777d-d7ba-4380-b885-86a67a328874 - 8 Oct 2019 at 10:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deec777d-d7ba-4380-b885-86a67a328874 - 8 Oct 2019 at 10:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deec777d-d7ba-4380-b885-86a67a328874 - 8 Oct 2019 at 10:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deec777d-d7ba-4380-b885-86a67a328874 - 11 Sep 2019 at 16:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deec777d-d7ba-4380-b885-86a67a328874 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deec777d-d7ba-4380-b885-86a67a328874 7th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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