--- title: "P0420 - Hydrogen Bus Operator" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7906079a-09e4-4148-8161-4f0ab31387b1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7906079a-09e4-4148-8161-4f0ab31387b1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7906079a-09e4-4148-8161-4f0ab31387b1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7906079a-09e4-4148-8161-4f0ab31387b1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2017-11-15" --- # P0420 - Hydrogen Bus Operator Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7906079a-09e4-4148-8161-4f0ab31387b1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7906079a-09e4-4148-8161-4f0ab31387b1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7906079a-09e4-4148-8161-4f0ab31387b1.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is currently seeking tenders for the role of Hydrogen Bus Operator, which involves the operation, management, maintenance, and servicing of a fleet of hydrogen buses leased from the Council. This tender falls under the services category, specifically within the transport industry. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 12:00 on 6th December 2017. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st March 2018 and will last for a duration of seven years, concluding on 28th February 2025. Interested bidders must register through the Council's e-tendering system and complete all necessary documentation for their bids. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with expertise in sustainable and alternative energy solutions, as it focuses on hydrogen bus operations. Companies that operate in the public transport sector or have experience managing similar fleets would be well-positioned to compete. The engagement also offers prospects for growth in renewable energy transportation, aligning with industry trends towards greener travel solutions. Potential bidders should be prepared to meet the comprehensive requirements and demonstrate capability in efficiently managing and maintaining a fleet of hydrogen buses. ## Notice Birmingham City Council are inviting tenderers for the provision of a commercial Bus Operator Service to; operate, manage, maintain and service a fleet of hydrogen buses which will be leased to the Bus Operator by the Council. The contract will last 7 years (unless terminated under the terms and conditions of the contract). In addition to the contract the successful supplier will be required to sign a Lease Agreement for the Hydrogen Buses. The lease period will be 7 years and begin with the delivery of the hydrogen buses in March 2019. BCC will be using its e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc 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 cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Councils 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. Requests to participate must be by way of completion and return of the tender documentation no later than 12:00 hours on 6th December 2017 using the Supplier Portal. 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/ea4e9807-ef8e-47b9-a270-8b45c470367c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2025 | | 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 - 15 Nov 2017 at 11:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea4e9807-ef8e-47b9-a270-8b45c470367c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea4e9807-ef8e-47b9-a270-8b45c470367c 15th November 2017 - 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. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7906079a-09e4-4148-8161-4f0ab31387b1. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7906079a-09e4-4148-8161-4f0ab31387b1.json.