--- title: "Bus Fleet Electrification - 2024" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9d095a69-f3de-4741-9f93-44304da20f85" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9d095a69-f3de-4741-9f93-44304da20f85" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9d095a69-f3de-4741-9f93-44304da20f85.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9d095a69-f3de-4741-9f93-44304da20f85.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE" published: "2024-12-02" --- # Bus Fleet Electrification - 2024 Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d095a69-f3de-4741-9f93-44304da20f85 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9d095a69-f3de-4741-9f93-44304da20f85) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9d095a69-f3de-4741-9f93-44304da20f85.json) ## Summary The University of Hertfordshire is overseeing a tender on behalf of Universitybus Ltd, trading as Uno Bus, titled "Bus Fleet Electrification - 2024" under the industry category of electric buses. This procurement exercise involves purchasing 22 single-deck electric buses and 14 battery chargers, alongside the associated charging infrastructure to be installed at the Hatfield depot. The tender consists of two lots—Lot 1 for the phased delivery of buses and Lot 2 for the chargers and infrastructure—with the option for combined bids. The tender is currently in the 'active' stage and follows an open procedure (above threshold). Key dates include the tender end period on 6th December 2024 at 17:00, with the contract period starting on 20th December 2024 and ending on 26th November 2027. Delivery addresses span various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in electric vehicle manufacturing, electrical installations, and related services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this procurement, which could significantly enhance their business growth by engaging in the sustainable public transport industry. The detailed open procedure allows for comprehensive competition, and the inclusion of both separate lots and combined bids provides flexibility for different types of businesses to participate and potentially offer a complete solution. ## Notice The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise on behalf of Universitybus Ltd trading as Uno Bus, for the purchase of twenty two (22) single deck electric buses and 14 battery chargers with the associated charging infrastructure to be installed at our Hatfield depot (Uno Bus, Gypsy Moth Avenue, Hatfield, AL10 9BS). This tender exercise is comprised of two separate lots; Lot 1 is for the two-phased delivery of the 22 buses, with Lot 2 being for the 14 chargers and associated infrastructure, however, please note that we would also be open combined bids that cover both Lots 1 and 2 and as a full solution. 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/5d63c762-7804-4835-8f17-27fa717d6eff | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Dec 2024 - 26 Nov 2027 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | St Albans | | Postcode | AL10 9AB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield | | Electoral ward | Hatfield South West | | Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 34144910 - Electric buses - 45315300 - Electricity supply installations ## Release History - 2 Dec 2024 at 11:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d63c762-7804-4835-8f17-27fa717d6eff - 2 Dec 2024 at 11:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d63c762-7804-4835-8f17-27fa717d6eff - 12 Nov 2024 at 15:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d63c762-7804-4835-8f17-27fa717d6eff - 25 Oct 2024 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d63c762-7804-4835-8f17-27fa717d6eff ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d63c762-7804-4835-8f17-27fa717d6eff 2nd December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.herts.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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