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title: "BNES & TPPL Bus Framework 2021"
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# BNES & TPPL Bus Framework 2021

Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f57aad10-fa7d-4f30-88a9-11ef2d5a50d7

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## Summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council (BNES) has completed the procurement process for the "BNES & TPPL Bus Framework 2021", which involves the supply of buses for a 48-month Agreement, concluding on 17 August 2025. This open tender, with a total budget of £200 million, is intended for use by BNES and other local authorities across the UK, including all regions of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The tender period ended on 4 August 2021, with the contract now active as of its start date on 18 August 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for companies engaged in the manufacture and supply of buses and coaches, particularly those who can cater to local authority needs. Businesses that might excel in this tender include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger firms within the transport and public sector supply chain, as the framework is designed to allow for extensive collaboration and procurement across various local government bodies. Successful participation could enable suppliers to establish long-term relationships with BNES and other authorities, thereby fostering growth and creating a competitive edge in the public transport market.

## Notice

Bath and North East Somerset Council ("BNES") invited tenders for organisations to participate in a 48-month Agreement or the supply of buses. The Agreement will be used by BNES and may also be used by all Local Authorities and other organisations located in the United Kingdom. The Agreement is accessible by all local authorities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Agreement may be used by all other Eligible Bodies within the UK, including but not limited to the definable groups of contracting authorities in the links provided in the original contract notice (2021/S 000-011496 VI.3 Additional information) associated with this procurement. The Agreement is available to all current and future members of The Procurement Partnership Limited's (TPPL) buying club. A list of members of TPPL can be obtained from http://www.tppl.co.uk/about-us/our-members/.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2d91118-1f0f-4958-ac6e-be3f4c6ca56e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2021 - 17 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000,000 |
| 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 | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 28 |
| Supplier names | ALEXANDER-DENNIS; ARCOLA ENERGY; AUTOMOTIVE GROUP; BAMFORD BUS COMPANY LIMITED (TRADING AS WRIGHTBUS; BAMFORD BUS COMPANY LTD (TRADING AS WRIGHTBUS; CANNON COACH AND BUS; CARTWRIGHT VEHICLE CONVERSIONS; COURTSIDE CONVERSIONS; EUROMOTIVE (KENT; EVM DIRECT; EVOBUS (UK; FORD MOTOR; GM COACHWORK; GOWRINGS MOBILITY GROUP; ILESBUS; IRIZAR; IVECO; MINIBUS OPTIONS; MOTUS GROUP; NU-TRACK; PELICAN ENGINEERING COMPANY (SALES; STANFORD COACHWORKS & MOBILITY SERVICES; SWITCH MOBILITY; TAXI & BUS CONVERSION LIMITED (TRADING AS TBC CONVERSIONS; TREKA BUS; VOLVO GROUP; WAVE INDUSTRIES; WOODALL NICHOLSON LTD TRADING AS MELLOR COACHCRAFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2021 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2d91118-1f0f-4958-ac6e-be3f4c6ca56e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2d91118-1f0f-4958-ac6e-be3f4c6ca56e
  17th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=617753806
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tppl.co.uk/about-us/our-members/

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