--- title: "Buzz 42 Bus Route Service Provision" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9cf8a6a3-ab43-4eb8-bede-dae37aaa20e2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9cf8a6a3-ab43-4eb8-bede-dae37aaa20e2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cf8a6a3-ab43-4eb8-bede-dae37aaa20e2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cf8a6a3-ab43-4eb8-bede-dae37aaa20e2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "READING BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-07-09" --- # Buzz 42 Bus Route Service Provision Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cf8a6a3-ab43-4eb8-bede-dae37aaa20e2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9cf8a6a3-ab43-4eb8-bede-dae37aaa20e2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cf8a6a3-ab43-4eb8-bede-dae37aaa20e2.json) ## Summary The Reading Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Buzz 42 Bus Route Service Provision," aimed at maintaining and possibly expanding the public bus service on route 42/42a in Reading. This service operates from Kenavon Drive to Central Reading and Rivermead Leisure Centre, with Monday to Saturday daytime service requirements. The contract is valued between £300,000 and £600,000, with the tender period closing on 31 July 2020. The successful bidder will be responsible for providing a bus larger than the current 20-seater, aligning with upcoming developments in the area that are set to enhance local amenities. This procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in the supply or operation of public service vehicles, such as larger minibuses and coaches, including electric and low-floor options. Suppliers of bus station services and those capable of delivering on diverse mobility needs would be well-suited to compete. Moreover, the expansion of the Rivermead Leisure Centre and local residential developments presents a growing market for service providers as the demand for public transport continues to rise in this developing region. ## Notice A bus is required to continue the operation of route 42/42a in Reading currently runing from Kenavon Drive to Central Reading and Rivermead Leisure Centre. This service runs Monday - Saturday daytimes using one bus. The current vehicle is a small 20 seater due to initial route access difficulties. The future contract vehicle would benefit from being larger than 20 seats minimum and may be required to operate on an extended route beyond the current route termini. Rivermead Leisure center at one end of the route is currently being developed with a target of 2022 for completion of new extensive facilities including a full competition and diving pools. A new school is also being developed and the area has experienced residential developments which are likely to continue. 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/527ade81-09c4-43cc-a88d-44314e49f4da | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Nov 2020 - 7 Nov 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | 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 | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BERKS | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG1 2LU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Reading | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Reading Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 34114400 - Minibuses - 34121000 - Buses and coaches - 34121100 - Public-service buses - 34121400 - Low-floor buses - 34144910 - Electric buses - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver - 63712100 - Bus station services ## Release History - 9 Jul 2020 at 16:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/527ade81-09c4-43cc-a88d-44314e49f4da - 9 Jul 2020 at 16:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/527ade81-09c4-43cc-a88d-44314e49f4da - 9 Jul 2020 at 16:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/527ade81-09c4-43cc-a88d-44314e49f4da - 9 Jul 2020 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/527ade81-09c4-43cc-a88d-44314e49f4da ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/527ade81-09c4-43cc-a88d-44314e49f4da 9th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/readingbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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