--- title: "P0594R - Hydrogen Bus Operator Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a97018cd-7ff7-4455-8371-df8d92c26376" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a97018cd-7ff7-4455-8371-df8d92c26376" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a97018cd-7ff7-4455-8371-df8d92c26376.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a97018cd-7ff7-4455-8371-df8d92c26376.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-12-20" --- # P0594R - Hydrogen Bus Operator Service Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a97018cd-7ff7-4455-8371-df8d92c26376 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a97018cd-7ff7-4455-8371-df8d92c26376) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a97018cd-7ff7-4455-8371-df8d92c26376.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is seeking a tender for the "P0594R - Hydrogen Bus Operator Service" aimed at developing hydrogen vehicles as a zero-emission transport solution. This procurement, classified under the transport services industry, involves the award of a contract for the operation of 20 hydrogen buses over a period of up to seven years, with a notable break clause after three years. Potential suppliers should register via the e-tendering system by 31st January 2020 to express interest and obtain further documentation, with the contract expected to commence on 8th March 2020 and lasting through to 7th March 2027. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in transport services, particularly those with experience in zero-emission initiatives and bus operations. Companies capable of providing robust maintenance support and possessing knowledge in hydrogen fuel technology will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The initiative not only represents a public service opportunity but also aligns with sustainable transport goals, making it an attractive proposition for businesses focused on innovation and environmental responsibility. ## Notice The Council wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of a Bus Service Operator. The hydrogen bus project will focus on supporting and accelerating the development of hydrogen vehicles as a viable zero emission transportation option. The Council is buying 20 hydrogen buses and will hand-over the buses to a bus operator under a Services Agreement for a period of up to seven years (with a break clause after year 3). The Council is also facilitating the development of hydrogen re-fueling infrastructure and hydrogen fuel production. The Hydrogen Bus Operator will deploy 20 buses that will be purchased by the Council using funding sourced through the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV), The Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBLEP) and the Joint Undertaking for Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCHJU). The Contract will last for up to 7 (seven) years with a break clause after year 3 (unless terminated under the terms and conditions of contract). It should be noted that the flexibility of the contract period will be in line with the bus operator's Deployment Plan with alignment to the repair and maintenance contracts. The award of the contract will be subject to the successful novation of Transport for London bus framework agreement from Wright Bus Ltd to Bamford Bus Company Ltd and the final contractual arrangements being acceptable to all parties. The contract will be awarded to one bus operator only. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 31st January 2020 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc 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/9f1d09ca-8a40-43a4-bae8-ba1c97ce5b25 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 20 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Mar 2020 - 7 Mar 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 | 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 - 20 Dec 2019 at 14:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f1d09ca-8a40-43a4-bae8-ba1c97ce5b25 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f1d09ca-8a40-43a4-bae8-ba1c97ce5b25 20th December 2019 - 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-a97018cd-7ff7-4455-8371-df8d92c26376. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a97018cd-7ff7-4455-8371-df8d92c26376.json.