--- title: "Canterbury Park & Ride Bus Service - Zero Emission Fleet to start within one year of contract start date" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c3fdb9cb-36c1-4df6-bd99-1983fe8bcf2f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c3fdb9cb-36c1-4df6-bd99-1983fe8bcf2f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c3fdb9cb-36c1-4df6-bd99-1983fe8bcf2f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c3fdb9cb-36c1-4df6-bd99-1983fe8bcf2f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL" published: "2020-06-16" --- # Canterbury Park & Ride Bus Service - Zero Emission Fleet to start within one year of contract start date Buyer: CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3fdb9cb-36c1-4df6-bd99-1983fe8bcf2f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c3fdb9cb-36c1-4df6-bd99-1983fe8bcf2f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c3fdb9cb-36c1-4df6-bd99-1983fe8bcf2f.json) ## Summary Canterbury City Council is currently seeking to appoint a supplier for the Canterbury Park & Ride Bus Service, focusing on the provision of a zero-emission fleet. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the contract anticipated to commence around February or March 2021 and lasting for a duration of seven years, with an optional one-year extension based on performance. The tender is being conducted through an open procurement method, and expressions of interest must be submitted by 12:00 on 31 July 2020 via the Kent Business Portal. The project falls under the category of public road transport services, with a total contract value estimated at £17 million. The services will be required across the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainable transport solutions, particularly those offering electric and hydrogen vehicle technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitable provisions in the contracting authority's criteria. Suppliers capable of delivering zero-emission operational capacity within the stipulated timelines will find this contract particularly beneficial for expanding their business portfolios and contributing to environmental sustainability initiatives within public transport. Companies involved in fleet management, vehicle supply, and related services would be well-placed to compete for this contract. ## Notice Canterbury City Council ("the Council") wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of a Park and Ride Bus Service and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements. The Services have been divided into the following service packages (Lots): Lot 1 Zero Emission within the first anniversary of the Commencement Date - Electric Vehicles Lot 2 Zero Emission within the first anniversary of the Commencement Date - Hydrogen Vehicles note fleet vehicles may be any fuel type until delivery of the specific fuel type as described within each Lot, which must be within the anniversary date of the contract start. The Contract is anticipated to commence February / March 2021 and will continue for a period of 7 years (unless terminated early in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract), and may be extended for a period of up to 1 year subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at the Council's entire discretion Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk). Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest. You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided and be able to access the tender documents. The tender documents are required to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 on Friday 31 July 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d94fbfb-9b68-450d-9a9d-294269223b3f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £17,000,000 | | 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 | CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | CANTERBURY | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT1 1YW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Canterbury | | Electoral ward | Northgate | | Westminster constituency | Canterbury | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60112000 - Public road transport services ## Release History - 16 Jun 2020 at 12:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d94fbfb-9b68-450d-9a9d-294269223b3f - 1 Apr 2020 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81e9edbd-5350-46ca-b025-e9ca3e8d75d4 - 18 Feb 2020 at 12:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/408abe9f-1279-410b-8509-fc42cdf782cc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d94fbfb-9b68-450d-9a9d-294269223b3f 16th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81e9edbd-5350-46ca-b025-e9ca3e8d75d4 1st April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/408abe9f-1279-410b-8509-fc42cdf782cc 18th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.canterbury.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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