--- title: "UKMOD - Provision of Coaches across continental Europe to South Germany" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-50aeb262-88e7-4edc-a84c-4026c1c7e0bf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50aeb262-88e7-4edc-a84c-4026c1c7e0bf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50aeb262-88e7-4edc-a84c-4026c1c7e0bf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50aeb262-88e7-4edc-a84c-4026c1c7e0bf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, OPERATIONAL SUPPORT VEHICLE PROGRAMME (OSVP)" published: "2019-02-16" --- # UKMOD - Provision of Coaches across continental Europe to South Germany Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, OPERATIONAL SUPPORT VEHICLE PROGRAMME (OSVP) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50aeb262-88e7-4edc-a84c-4026c1c7e0bf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50aeb262-88e7-4edc-a84c-4026c1c7e0bf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50aeb262-88e7-4edc-a84c-4026c1c7e0bf.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Operational Support Vehicle Programme (OSVP) is seeking to procure the hire of coaches across continental Europe to South Germany. This tender, titled "UKMOD - Provision of Coaches across continental Europe to South Germany", falls under the services category, specifically classified as "Hire of buses and coaches with driver" (CPV 60172000). The procurement method is selective, employing a restricted procedure. The tender period is set to end on 15 March 2019, with a contract period starting on 1 September 2019 and lasting until 31 August 2022. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £1,000,000 to £1,500,000, covering delivery across various locations including the UK and European territories. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in transport services, particularly those with capabilities in hiring coaches and buses with drivers. Successful bidders will be well-positioned to expand their operations by engaging in international transport, and those familiar with government contracting processes will have an advantage. The requirement for robust transport solutions across borders may also attract businesses that provide additional support services, including logistics, passenger safety, and vehicle maintenance. ## Notice Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk Hire of buses and coaches with drivers to transport personnel between Southern Germany and the UK Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Hire of buses and coaches with driver.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/395feb72-fcb3-4065-a0e4-4560ef35e0be | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, OPERATIONAL SUPPORT VEHICLE PROGRAMME (OSVP) | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8JH | | 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 | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34121000 - Buses and coaches - 34121500 - Coaches - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver ## Release History - 16 Feb 2019 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/395feb72-fcb3-4065-a0e4-4560ef35e0be ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/395feb72-fcb3-4065-a0e4-4560ef35e0be 16th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications ## 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-b5fd17-50aeb262-88e7-4edc-a84c-4026c1c7e0bf. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50aeb262-88e7-4edc-a84c-4026c1c7e0bf.json.