--- title: "Passenger Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e2726d02-2204-4c09-97e6-f44cecb1cf41" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2726d02-2204-4c09-97e6-f44cecb1cf41" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2726d02-2204-4c09-97e6-f44cecb1cf41.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2726d02-2204-4c09-97e6-f44cecb1cf41.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "AWE PLC" published: "2024-03-22" --- # Passenger Services Buyer: AWE PLC Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2726d02-2204-4c09-97e6-f44cecb1cf41 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2726d02-2204-4c09-97e6-f44cecb1cf41) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2726d02-2204-4c09-97e6-f44cecb1cf41.json) ## Summary The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) is seeking suppliers for Passenger Services to support its Aldermaston and Burghfield sites in Berkshire, England. The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, aims to secure arrangements for future service provision over 5 years, with a budget of £8.3m. The engagement end date for interested parties is set for 3rd May 2024, offering opportunities for businesses in the motor vehicles and transport sectors to compete for contracts to provide minibus and coach services for AWE. Businesses specialising in passenger transport services, maintenance, and inspection of vehicles, with the capability to meet AWE's requirement of providing services between 6.30 am and 7:00 pm for 229 days per year, are well-suited to compete. AWE is emphasising a zero-commitment framework for this procurement, giving flexibility to both AWE and potential suppliers. Suitable businesses should note that all services must be supported by SC-cleared personnel, and the successful bidder will have full control over passenger service management, providing an opportunity for growth within the transport sector. ## Notice The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) is an arms-length body of the Ministry of Defence, employing around 6,000 people, headquartered in Aldermaston, Berkshire. For more than 70 years, AWE has supported the UK Government's nuclear defence strategy and the Continuous At Sea Deterrent. We also use our nuclear know-how and technical expertise to provide innovative solutions that support the UK's counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction activities. We work at the extremes of science and engineering to understand the performance of nuclear warheads, and assess the safety, security and effectiveness of the stockpile in the absence of live testing. AWE is looking to engage with the market to understand the supplier's capability and capacity to meet its needs for passenger services post conclusion of its existing contract, which is set to expire on the 31st December 2024. A procurement may be required to secure an arrangement for future passenger services over 5 years, with a budget of PS8.3m. AWE is seeking a zero-commitment framework. As such, AWE, or any of its affiliated bodies, will not be obligated to commit to the full value of the contract. The supply of passenger services will support the AWE Aldermaston and Burghfield sites, as well as ad-hoc off-site visits both within the vicinity of the two aforementioned sites, and around the wider UK when required. At present there are no plans to service other AWE sites, however it should be noted that during the lifecycle of the contract, the infrastructure and layout of AWE's sites are subject to change, which may in turn lead to AWE's passenger services requirements changing. This potential for scope variation, will be reflected in the contract between the successful supplier and AWE. In respect of the requirements, the following are deemed in scope. Please note that a full list will be supplied at ITT together with specifications and sizes: 1. 1 x minibus (catering to approximately 24 seats). 2. 1 x coach (catering to approximately 50 seats). 3. Ability to provide ad-hoc minibuses (catering to approximately 20 seats) for off-site visits. 4. Maintenance and inspection services for the provided vehicles. 5. Minibuses and coaches will need to be able to run between the times of 6.30am & 7:00pm, 229 days per year, excluding bank holidays and weekends. In respect of requirements 1-5, all services must be accompanied by supplier provided employees (drivers and maintenance teams), of whom are eligible for SC clearance. The selected solution will be light touch from AWE staff, with the selected supplier owning the full management of passenger services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eebd9393-6c92-4462-9aec-d4050ed7cb3b | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 May 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | AWE PLC | | Locality | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG7 4PR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | West Berkshire | | Electoral ward | Aldermaston | | Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34114400 - Minibuses - 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons ## Release History - 22 Mar 2024 at 10:52 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eebd9393-6c92-4462-9aec-d4050ed7cb3b - 11 Mar 2024 at 18:21 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eebd9393-6c92-4462-9aec-d4050ed7cb3b - 11 Mar 2024 at 18:19 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eebd9393-6c92-4462-9aec-d4050ed7cb3b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eebd9393-6c92-4462-9aec-d4050ed7cb3b 22nd March 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ffda8104-499e-46a7-88ca-1ba2bbf31142 RFI detail - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1e5cd69-06b9-4593-8d7a-dec7f712209a RFI for completion - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/072728fb-9ec7-4ad0-aaf7-a1d42811daa7 APPENDIX A - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PROFORMA - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/117c4665-5488-4118-a8b3-9133c11a3c6f PIN detail ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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