--- title: "SC22135 - Electric Fastrack Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4d733e3a-c646-406b-8990-3cf334e894c6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d733e3a-c646-406b-8990-3cf334e894c6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d733e3a-c646-406b-8990-3cf334e894c6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d733e3a-c646-406b-8990-3cf334e894c6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-07-27" --- # SC22135 - Electric Fastrack Services Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d733e3a-c646-406b-8990-3cf334e894c6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d733e3a-c646-406b-8990-3cf334e894c6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d733e3a-c646-406b-8990-3cf334e894c6.json) ## Summary The Kent County Council has awarded a contract for the operation of electric Fastrack bus services to London General Transport Services Ltd. The contract, titled "SC22135 - Electric Fastrack Services," falls under the industry category of public road transport services. The contract, valued at £120,000,000 GBP, has a contract period starting on April 1, 2024, and ending on April 1, 2029. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure, with the tender period ending on August 26, 2022. The contract offers opportunities for businesses involved in public road transport services to compete, with the potential for extending the contract period. This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses active in the public road transport services sector to expand their operations. The contract involves managing electric Fastrack bus services, including maintenance, recruitment, customer service, and ticketing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit from this opportunity. The initial focus is on the Fastrack Kent Thameside network, with the potential to expand to other areas in Kent. Interested businesses should take note of the key dates and deadlines to participate effectively in the procurement process and maximise their chances of success. ## Notice The Council requires a utility services contract for the operation of electric Fastrack bus services, including: * Fastrack bus depot - The bus operator will be required to provide the primary operational base for Fastrack staff and vehicles, with suitable facilities for both. * Resource management - The bus operator will be required to manage staff recruitment, staff retention, and customer service levels. * High quality customer service - The bus operator will be required to meet high customer service standards, as well as driver and vehicle quality standards. * Dedicated electric bus fleet - The bus operator will procure and manage a new fleet of electric buses dedicated to providing Fastrack services. * Ticketing services - The bus operator will receive and manage payment for bus tickets on-bus and off-bus. * Electric Vehicle repairs and maintenance - The bus operator will be responsible for the ongoing repair and maintenance of the electric bus fleet. The initial scope of the contract will be limited to the operation of the Fastrack Kent Thameside network, with the option of modifying the contract to include the option of Fastrack Dover network (or similar cross-boundary services in/around Kent) at any stage throughout the contract period. A full specification of the required services will be shared with successful Candidates as part of the Invitation to Tender. KCC will reserve the right to extend the Contract Period on one or more occasion (by three months' notice in writing served by KCC on the bus operator) provided the aggregate of any such extensions do not extend beyond an additional 5 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/634a37df-561e-4f33-87b7-f829716bd21d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 1 Apr 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000,000 | | 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME14 1XX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | Penenden Heath | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60112000 - Public road transport services ## Release History - 27 Jul 2022 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/634a37df-561e-4f33-87b7-f829716bd21d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/634a37df-561e-4f33-87b7-f829716bd21d 27th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=df1256d3-f10c-ed11-8116-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.kent.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d733e3a-c646-406b-8990-3cf334e894c6. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d733e3a-c646-406b-8990-3cf334e894c6.json.