--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Public Bus Transportation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2ab8c333-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ab8c333-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ab8c333-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ab8c333-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Public Bus Transportation Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ab8c333-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ab8c333-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ab8c333-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The procurement process is for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Public Bus Transportation being conducted by Hampshire County Council. This tender, titled "Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Public Bus Transportation," is classified under the transport services industry and cover public bus services throughout Hampshire. The DPS commenced on 1st May 2016, with a potential duration of 5 years, extendable to a maximum of 10 years. Interested suppliers must submit their Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) by 2:00 PM on 8th February 2016 for initial consideration, although applications can be made at any time until 30th April 2026 once the DPS is operational. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those involved in providing public bus services such as the hire of buses and coaches, electric buses, and low-floor buses. Companies with experience in public road transport or specialised passenger transport services are well-suited to compete. The open nature of the DPS allows various suppliers to participate over its lifespan, providing flexibility for businesses to join at different times, thus encouraging a competitive landscape. ## Notice Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of public bus services throughout the County of Hampshire. The DPS commencement date is 1st May 2016 for a period of 5 years with an option to extend by annual increments up to a maximum of 10 years. Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire and complete and submit the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) together with any supporting information requested by 2:00pm on 08 February 2016 (for the initial set up of the DPS). If you miss the initial DPS set up or fail at the initial PQQ stage, you are able to reapply once the DPS is awarded 1 May 2016. From 1 May 2016 onwards a PQQ can be submitted at anytime up until 30.4.2026. The Contracting Authority views that the range of services to be procured during this tender should be awarded as a multiple supplier DPS and seeks applications from suitably experienced suppliers who wish to pre-qualify for this service. Whilst every effort has been made to consider the full scope of the requirement, the Contracting Authority does not guarantee the volume of the services required resulting from this DPS or that it will accept any prequalification on completion of the procurement exercise. At the discretion of the Council, if a supplier ceases to meet the original exclusion or selection criteria during the course of the DPS it is likely that it may be excluded or suspended from taking part in any Mini-Competition Tendering process. If a supplier fails one of the mandatory grounds during the course of the DPS the County Council may be required to remove the supplier from the DPS. 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Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Hampshire/aspx/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fc2fac4-9e2a-45ce-922b-faae3681c5ed | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2016 - 30 Apr 2021 | | 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WINCHESTER | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | SO21 8UJ | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons - 34121000 - Buses and coaches - 34121100 - Public-service buses - 34121200 - Articulated buses - 34121300 - Double-decker buses - 34121400 - Low-floor buses - 34121500 - Coaches - 34144910 - Electric buses - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60100000 - Road transport services - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services - 60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport - 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fc2fac4-9e2a-45ce-922b-faae3681c5ed ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fc2fac4-9e2a-45ce-922b-faae3681c5ed 8th January 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Hampshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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