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title: "Operation Of Electric Bus Services In Mansfield and Ashfield Area of Nottinghamshire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029063"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Operation Of Electric Bus Services In Mansfield and Ashfield Area of Nottinghamshire

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029063

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## Summary

The Nottinghamshire County Council is conducting a tender for the operation of electric bus services in the Mansfield and Ashfield areas of Nottinghamshire. The project involves the operation of two services: the Berry Hill Flyer and the 417 Sutton service, with an initial contract term of five years and an option to extend for an additional five years. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, allowing for competitive bidding, with the deadline for bid submission set for 8 March 2021. This initiative is part of the council's strategy to introduce electric, low-floor buses funded by the Department for Transport, intended to be delivered by September 2021.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in public transport and green vehicle operations. Companies that can deliver electric buses and have experience in managing transportation services would be especially well-suited to compete. Moreover, businesses with capabilities in infrastructure development for electric vehicle charging will find this contract particularly relevant, as the council offers support for providing necessary charging facilities. With a budget of £800,000 for this contract, participation could lead to significant growth in the emerging electric transport market.

## Notice

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. 2 of the these buses are being brought in by the Council to run 2 services, the Berry Hill Flyer, and 417 Sutton, which are the subject of this Contract. 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Nottinghamshire County Council (the Council) ran an open procedure with the aim of appointing a Supplier to operate two services in the Mansfield & Ashfield areas of the county. The initial contract is for 5 years with an option to extend for a further 5 years. The Council have been awarded funding by the Department for Transport (DfT) in order to purchase electric, low floor buses which are fully compliant with the Public Service Vehicle Accessibility Regulations 2000. It is expected that the buses will be delivered in September 2021. These vehicles are being brought in to run 2 services, the Berry Hill Flyer and 417 Sutton service.

Options: 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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008166-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,390,750 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, TLF15 North Nottinghamshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LINCOLNSHIRE ROAD CAR |

## 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 09:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008166-2021
- 4 Feb 2021 at 18:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002300-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=1c82ee99-1067-eb11-8108-005056b64545

## Provenance

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