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title: "Bus Service 18"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b6274336-269d-49ed-a152-cd837986a804"
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buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-04-19"
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# Bus Service 18

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6274336-269d-49ed-a152-cd837986a804

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Bristol City Council, is for the "Bus Service 18," a supported bus service operating between Avonmouth and Southmead Hospital. This procurement falls under the transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation category, with a total value of £600,000. The open procurement method is being used, and the tender period concludes on 24th May 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 9th March 2018 and will run until 31st July 2020, taking place in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those providing bus services and related operational support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria. Companies looking to expand their portfolio and secure long-term contracts in public transport can greatly benefit from this procurement process.

## Notice

Provision of supported bus service in Bristol operating between Avonmouth and Southmead Hospital.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d879f03-028b-4924-8e1e-d8847a0c1847 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2018 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2017 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d879f03-028b-4924-8e1e-d8847a0c1847

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d879f03-028b-4924-8e1e-d8847a0c1847
  19th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=57db4ae1-1025-e711-80df-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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