--- title: "Operation Of Electric Bus Services In Mansfield and Ashfield Area of Nottinghamshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ef171307-a1a2-4599-bb77-378c1dcb25a1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef171307-a1a2-4599-bb77-378c1dcb25a1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef171307-a1a2-4599-bb77-378c1dcb25a1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef171307-a1a2-4599-bb77-378c1dcb25a1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-04-19" --- # Operation Of Electric Bus Services In Mansfield and Ashfield Area of Nottinghamshire Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef171307-a1a2-4599-bb77-378c1dcb25a1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef171307-a1a2-4599-bb77-378c1dcb25a1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef171307-a1a2-4599-bb77-378c1dcb25a1.json) ## Summary Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a single supplier for the operation of electric bus services in the Mansfield and Ashfield areas of Nottinghamshire. This procurement falls under the category of supporting and auxiliary transport services, with a contract value of £800,000. The tender was published on 4th February 2021, with the tender period closing on 8th March 2021. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2021, running for an initial term of five years, with the possibility of extension for an additional five years. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transportation and eco-friendly service provision, particularly those with capabilities in operating electric bus services. Companies that can demonstrate the necessary infrastructure for housing and charging electric buses, as well as compliance with vehicle accessibility regulations, would be well-positioned to compete. The local focus of this contract also provides an advantage for regional operators familiar with the Mansfield and Ashfield areas. ## Notice Nottinghamshire County Council (the Council) are looking for a single Supplier to operate two services in the Mansfield & Ashfield areas of the County. The Council have been awarded funding by the Department for Transport (DfT) in order to purchase 4 electric, low floor buses, fully compliant with the Public Service Vehicle Accessibility Regulations 2000.It is expected that the buses will be delivered in September 2021. These buses are being brought in by the Council to run 2 services, the Berry Hill Flyer, and 417 Sutton. The tethered plug in electric buses will provide a zero-emission service to the people of Mansfield & Ashfield as an initial step to combat global emission problems. The Supplier is required to operate and house 2 electric buses. The buses must be accommodated within 10 miles of the route. The requirements include the charging of the buses of which the Council can provide the charging infrastructure if necessary. If the Supplier requires the charging infrastructure providing by the Council, they will need to be able to evidence that the land and/or building where the electric buses will be accommodated is owned by them or under a long term lease arrangement (minimum of 11 years) and that the installation of the charging infrastructure is permitted on the land/within the building. The contract will be in place for an initial term of 5 years with options to extend for up to another 5 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81fe5978-1161-41b4-b879-8d8586a57af1 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Mar 2021 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £2,390,750 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG2 7QP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire | | Local authority | Rushcliffe | | Electoral ward | Trent Bridge | | Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | STAGECOACH EAST MIDLANDS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ## Release History - 19 Apr 2021 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81fe5978-1161-41b4-b879-8d8586a57af1 - 4 Feb 2021 at 18:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a6e5dd1-defc-4804-80e9-0859daf12f0e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81fe5978-1161-41b4-b879-8d8586a57af1 19th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a6e5dd1-defc-4804-80e9-0859daf12f0e 4th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1c82ee99-1067-eb11-8108-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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