--- title: "Bath & North East Somerset Council Bus Purchase and Contract Hire Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8824c973-ba65-4e52-a21a-76356935facd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8824c973-ba65-4e52-a21a-76356935facd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8824c973-ba65-4e52-a21a-76356935facd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8824c973-ba65-4e52-a21a-76356935facd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL" published: "2017-07-01" --- # Bath & North East Somerset Council Bus Purchase and Contract Hire Framework Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8824c973-ba65-4e52-a21a-76356935facd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8824c973-ba65-4e52-a21a-76356935facd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8824c973-ba65-4e52-a21a-76356935facd.json) ## Summary The Bath and North East Somerset Council is actively seeking tenders for the "Bus Purchase and Contract Hire Framework," aimed at supplying buses, including both converted and unconverted chassis on a purchase or hire basis. This tender, classified under the category of "Buses and coaches," is part of an open procurement process and is set to remain open until 4th July 2017. The anticipated contract period will commence on 18th August 2017 and conclude on 17th August 2021. All local authorities and contracting authorities in the United Kingdom will benefit from this agreement, as it is also available to members of The Procurement Partnership Limited's buying club. This procurement tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation supply sector, particularly those involved in bus manufacturing, vehicle conversions, and leasing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this framework can help them secure contracts with various local authorities across the UK, enhancing their market presence and potential for growth. Companies engaged in innovative vehicle technologies or conversions that cater to different fuel types will be especially well-suited to compete for this tender. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: II.2.1) Instead of: 12-Seat minibus conversions, including accessible conversions Read: 5 to 12-Seat minibus conversions, including accessible conversions Place of text to be modified: II.2.4) Instead of: Lot 3: 12-Seat minibus conversions, including accessible conversions of vehicles operating on Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid, Electric, LPG, Hydrogen, and Bio fuels. This lot is for the purchase of converted chassis from the converters appointed to the framework. Members can if they choose to, nominate and/or provide the necessary chassis' for conversion and pay for the conversion only. Converters can make available for sale exdemonstration vehicles to Members within this lot. Read: Lot 3: 5 to 12-Seat minibus conversions, including accessible conversions of vehicles operating on Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid, Electric, LPG, Hydrogen, and Bio fuels. This lot is for the purchase of converted chassis from the converters appointed to the framework. Members can if they choose to, nominate and/or provide the necessary chassis' for conversion and pay for the conversion only. Converters can make available for sale exdemonstration vehicles to Members within this lot. Bath & North East Somerset Council invites tenders for organisations to participate in a 48 month Agreement for the supply of buses, including converted/unconverted chassis on a purchase or contract hire basis. The Agreement will be used by the Council, and may also be used by all Local Authorities and other contracting authorities located in the United Kingdom. Links to the different definable groups are provided in section VI.3 of this notice. The Agreement is available to all current and future members of The Procurement Partnership Limited's (TPPL) buying club. A list of members of TPPL can be obtained from http://www.tppl.co.uk/about-us/our-members/. TPPL are acting as an agent for and on behalf of the Council and will undertake all activities relating to this proposed Agreement including but not limited to management of this tender process, and the Agreement when awarded. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f27121e-5d89-4bba-9994-c69b6be362ee | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Aug 2017 - 17 Aug 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 | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL | | Locality | BATH | | Post town | Bath | | Postcode | BA1 5AW | | 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 | Bath and North East Somerset | | Electoral ward | Kingsmead | | Westminster constituency | Bath | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34121000 - Buses and coaches ## Release History - 1 Jul 2017 at 05:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f27121e-5d89-4bba-9994-c69b6be362ee - 5 Jun 2017 at 08:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f27121e-5d89-4bba-9994-c69b6be362ee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f27121e-5d89-4bba-9994-c69b6be362ee 1st July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bath:-Buses-and-Coaches./FQ4AVCK49X Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - http://www.tppl.co.uk/about-us/our-members/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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