--- title: "Land Train Concession at Sandwell Valley" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8d61998a-9f89-4cc0-9eff-9e074c396ecb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8d61998a-9f89-4cc0-9eff-9e074c396ecb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d61998a-9f89-4cc0-9eff-9e074c396ecb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d61998a-9f89-4cc0-9eff-9e074c396ecb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-03-15" --- # Land Train Concession at Sandwell Valley Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d61998a-9f89-4cc0-9eff-9e074c396ecb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8d61998a-9f89-4cc0-9eff-9e074c396ecb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d61998a-9f89-4cc0-9eff-9e074c396ecb.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting a tender for the "Land Train Concession at Sandwell Valley", which falls under the Recreational, Cultural and Sporting Services category. The contract will commence on 1st April 2022 and will last for one year, ending on 31st March 2023, with an option for a 12-month extension. Potential operators must submit their quotations by the closing date of 29th March 2022 at 15:00. This tender is an open procurement process, allowing for the submission of competitive bids. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the leisure and tourism sectors, particularly those specialising in transportation and recreational services, to expand their operations. Companies that can effectively manage amusement services and transport logistics, such as operators of land trains or other recreational vehicles, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this concession. Engaging in this opportunity could potentially lead to a long-term partnership with the Sandwell Valley Management Team, especially if the extension option is realised. ## Notice Land Train Concession at Sandwell Valley Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting quotations from responsible and suitable operators to supply and operate a Land Train within Sandwell Valley. Designated locations are listed in the specification. Term of Contract The concession will be for a one (1) year period commencing 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023 with an option to extend for a further 12 months. Value of Contract Operators will provide a cost for a one (1) year period for concession 2022/2023 and price will be awarded on the bidder whose proposal represents the highest bid. Concession period 2023/2024 is not a guaranteed year and operators will provide a cost for Information purposes only should the Sandwell Valley Management Team decide to invoke the option to extend the concession for a further 12 months. Payment Concession Fees Payment Concession Fees will remain fixed for the first 12 months of the contract. Making 2 payments per financial year. However, if the concession is extended for a further 12 months, a meeting with the Sandwell Valley Management Team and the successful operator will be held. Appointment of Service Provider To appoint a single provider for the provision of a Land Train Concession 2022-2023. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Tuesday 29 March 2022 at 15:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/803089a6-acf4-4ca8-83c0-eb9d1162acc2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92331000 - Fair and amusement park services ## Release History - 15 Mar 2022 at 10:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/803089a6-acf4-4ca8-83c0-eb9d1162acc2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/803089a6-acf4-4ca8-83c0-eb9d1162acc2 15th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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