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title: "Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas scheme - Soft Market Test"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-05-10"
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# Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas scheme - Soft Market Test

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ec80f4f-0a83-4269-8ec5-6c84f775df6a

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council is conducting a Soft Market Test for the "Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas scheme". This initiative seeks to identify potential Consortium partners to meet the Department for Transport's requirements for funding the rollout of hydrogen-powered vehicles, particularly buses. The project falls under the transport equipment industry category, specifically focusing on vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, and is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Currently, the procurement is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 3rd June 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the transport and automotive sectors, especially those specialising in environmental technologies and public-service vehicles. Companies that manufacture or supply hydrogen-powered buses or related equipment are particularly encouraged to participate, as well as those that can contribute to the development of sustainable transport solutions in the public sector. The engagement process allows SMEs to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially secure funding that aligns with their strategic objectives for growth.

## Notice

Derbyshire County Council (DCC), with Local Authority Partners is planning to submit an Expression of Interest (EoI) to the Department for Transport (DfT) as an initial step to gain funding to support existing plans to roll out the usage of hydrogen powered vehicles, particularly buses. This Soft Market Test is required to identify Consortium to meet DfT requirements. To respond to this SMT please follow this link >> https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8895b161-a4b1-eb11-810c-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=93d9a809-a6b1-eb11-810c-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa632944-6dc3-4612-8704-e93e545521a1 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Jun 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3FW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons
- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 10 May 2021 at 15:45 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa632944-6dc3-4612-8704-e93e545521a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa632944-6dc3-4612-8704-e93e545521a1
  10th May 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8895b161-a4b1-eb11-810c-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=93d9a809-a6b1-eb11-810c-005056b64545

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