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title: "Bus Tender - Emergency Round 322A"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02abb9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEYTRAVEL"
published: "2022-09-22"
---

# Bus Tender - Emergency Round 322A

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02abb9

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## Summary

Merseytravel has completed a procurement process for the provision of supported bus services contracts within the Merseyside region. The tender, titled "Bus Tender - Emergency Round 322A," was for transport services and included 2 lots with different start and end dates. Merseytravel, the buying organisation, sought to achieve the most effective service to the public. The procurement stage was cancelled, and the procurement method was an open procedure.

This tender process by Merseytravel presents significant business opportunities for companies in the transport services industry. Businesses offering bus services within the Merseyside region could compete for contracts in this procurement process. The open procedure allows for fair competition, and the provision of supported bus services aligns with the transport category. Key dates in the tender included the start date of 4th September 2022 and various end dates for different lots listed in the tender documents.

## Notice

Provision of supported bus services contracts within the Merseyside region. There are 2 Lots: Lot 1 - T5332 Lot 2 - T5333 Start date 4/9/22 and end dates: Lot 1 - 21/4/24 Lot 2 - 13/4/25 as listed in tender documents.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of various supported bus service contracts in Merseyside.

Options: options are available

Lots 1-12

Provision of subsidised bus services contracts with a start date of 05/12/21.This tender has 12 Lots. Lot 1 - T5200 Lot 2 - T5201 Lot 3 - T5202 Lot 4 - T5203 Lot 5 - T5204 Lot 6 - T5205 Lot 7 - T5206 Lot 8 - T5207 Lot 9 - T5208 Lot 10 - T5209 Lot 11 - T5210 Lot 12 - T5211 Additional information: All contracts commence 5/12/2021 Various end dates between 16/4/2023 and 21/04/2024

Options: Tenderers may bid for one lot or any combination of lots.

Lot 1 T5214A - Lot 48 T5246

Provision of supported bus services contracts within the Merseyside region. There are 48 Lots: Lot 1 T5214A Lot 2 T5214B Lot 3 T5215A Lot 4 T5215B Lot 5 T5216A Lot 6 T5216B Lot 7 T5217A Lot 8 T5217B Lot 9 T5218A Lot 10 T5218B Lot 11 T5219A Lot 12 T5219B Lot 13 T5220A Lot 14 T5220B Lot 15 T5221A Lot 16 T5221B Lot 17 T5222A Lot 18 T5222B Lot 19 T5223 Lot 20 T5224A Lot 21 T5224B Lot 22 T5225A Lot 23 T5225B Lot 24 T5226 Lot 25 T5227A Lot 26 T5227B Lot 27 T5228A Lot 28 T5228B Lot 29 T5229 Lot 30 T5230 Lot 31 T5231 Lot 32 T5232 Lot 33 T5233 Lot 34 T5234 Lot 35 T5235 Lot 36 T5236 Lot 37 T5237 Lot 38 T5238 Lot 39 T5239 Lot 40 T5240 Lot 41 T5241 Lot 42 T5242 Lot 43 T5243 Lot 44 T5244A Lot 45 T5244B Lot 46 T5244C Lot 47 T5245 Lot 48 T5246 Various start dates between 16/01/2022 and 23/01/2022 Various end dates between 04/09/2022 and 16/04/2023 Additional information: Various start dates between 16/01/2022 and 23/01/2022 Various end dates between 04/09/2022 and 16/04/2023 Some tenders are offered with A/B/C variations and the following should be noted: * If T5214A is awarded then T5214B will not be, and vice versa * If T5215A is awarded then T5215B will not be, and vice versa * If T5216A is awarded then T5216B will not be, and vice versa * If T5217A is awarded then T5217B will not be, and vice versa * If T5218A is awarded then T5218B will not be, and vice versa * If T5219A is awarded then T5219B will not be, and vice versa * If T5220A is awarded then T5220B will not be, and vice versa * If T5221A is awarded then T5221B will not be, and vice versa * If T5222A is awarded then T5222B will not be, and vice versa * If T5223 is awarded then T5244B or C will not be * If T5224A is awarded then T5224B will not be, and vice versa * If T5225A is awarded then T5225B, T5244B & T5244C will not be * If T5225B is awarded then T5225A, T5244B & T5244C will not be * If T5227A is awarded then T5227B will not be, and vice versa * If T5228A is awarded then T5228B will not be, and vice versa * If T5244A is awarded then T5244B & T5244C will not be * If T5244B is awarded then T5244A, T5244C, T5223, T5225A & T5225B will not be * If T5244C is awarded then T5244A, T5244B, T5223, T5225A & T5225B will not be

Options: Tenderers may bid for one lot or any combination of lots.

T5214A - T5255

Provision of supported bus services contracts within the Merseyside region. There are 48 Lots: Lot 1 T5214A Lot 2 T5214B Lot 3 T5215A Lot 4 T5215B Lot 5 T5216A Lot 6 T5216B Lot 7 T5217A Lot 8 T5217B Lot 9 T5218A Lot 10 T5218B Lot 11 T5219A Lot 12 T5219B Lot 13 T5220A Lot 14 T5220B Lot 15 T5221A Lot 16 T5221B Lot 17 T5222A Lot 18 T5222B Lot 19 T5223 Lot 20 T5224A Lot 21 T5224B Lot 22 T5225A Lot 23 T5225B Lot 24 T5226 Lot 25 T5227A Lot 26 T5227B Lot 27 T5228A Lot 28 T5228B Lot 29 T5229 Lot 30 T5230 Lot 31 T5231 Lot 32 T5232 Lot 33 T5233 Lot 34 T5234 Lot 35 T5235 Lot 36 T5236 Lot 37 T5237 Lot 38 T5238 Lot 39 T5239 Lot 40 T5240 Lot 41 T5241 Lot 42 T5242 Lot 43 T5243 Lot 44 T5244A Lot 45 T5244B Lot 46 T5244C Lot 47 T5245 Lot 48 T5246 Lot 49 T5255 Various start dates between 16/01/2022 and 23/01/2022 Various end dates between 04/09/2022 and 16/04/2023 Additional information: Various start dates between 16/01/2022 and 23/01/2022 Various end dates between 04/09/2022 and 16/04/2023 Some tenders are offered with A/B/C variations and the following should be noted: * If T5214A is awarded then T5214B will not be, and vice versa * If T5215A is awarded then T5215B will not be, and vice versa * If T5216A is awarded then T5216B will not be, and vice versa * If T5217A is awarded then T5217B will not be, and vice versa * If T5218A is awarded then T5218B will not be, and vice versa * If T5219A is awarded then T5219B will not be, and vice versa * If T5220A is awarded then T5220B will not be, and vice versa * If T5221A is awarded then T5221B will not be, and vice versa * If T5222A is awarded then T5222B will not be, and vice versa * If T5223 is awarded then T5244B or C will not be * If T5224A is awarded then T5224B will not be, and vice versa * If T5225A is awarded then T5225B, T5244B & T5244C will not be * If T5225B is awarded then T5225A, T5244B & T5244C will not be * If T5227A is awarded then T5227B will not be, and vice versa * If T5228A is awarded then T5228B will not be, and vice versa * If T5244A is awarded then T5244B & T5244C will not be * If T5244B is awarded then T5244A, T5244C, T5223, T5225A & T5225B will not be * If T5244C is awarded then T5244A, T5244B, T5223, T5225A & T5225B will not be

Options: Tenderers may bid for one Lot or any combination of Lots.

T5257 - T5331

Provision of supported bus services contracts within the Merseyside region. There are 81 Lots: Lot 1 - T5257, Lot 2 - T5258, Lot 3 - T5259, Lot 4 - T5260, Lot 5 - T5261, Lot 6 - T5262, Lot 7 - T5263, Lot 8 - T5264, Lot 9 - T5265, Lot 10 - T5266, Lot 11 - T5267, Lot 12 - T5268, Lot 13 - T5269 Lot 14 - T5270. Lot 15 - T5271, Lot 16 - T5272, Lot 17 - T5273, Lot 18 - T5274, Lot 19 - T5275, Lot 20 - T5276, Lot 21 - T5277, Lot 22 - T5278, Lot 23 - T5279, Lot 24 - T5280, Lot 25 - T5281, Lot 26 - T5282A Lot 27 - T5282B, Lot 28 - T5283, Lot 29 - T5284, Lot 30 - T5285, Lot 31 - T5286, Lot 32 - T5287, Lot 33 - T5288A, Lot 34 - T5288B, Lot 35 - T5289, Lot 36 - T5290, Lot 37 - T5291, Lot 38 - T5292, Lot 39 - T5293A, Lot 40 - T5293B, Lot 41 - T5294, Lot 42 - T5295, Lot 43 - T5296, Lot 44 - T5297, Lot 45 - T5298, Lot 46 - T5299, Lot 47 - T5300, Lot 48 - T5301, Lot 49 - T5302, Lot 50 - T5303, Lot 51 - T5304, Lot 52 - T5305 Lot 53 - T5306, Lot 54 - T5307, Lot 55 - T5308, Lot 56 - T5309, Lot 57 - T5310, Lot 58 - T5311A, Lot 59 - T5311B, Lot 60 - T5312, Lot 61 - T5313, Lot 62 - T5314, Lot 63 - T5315, Lot 64 - T5316, Lot 65 - T5317, Lot 66 - T5318, Lot 67 - T5319, Lot 68 - T5320, Lot 69 - T5321, Lot 70 - T5322, Lot 71 - T5323A, Lot 72 - T5323B, Lot 73 - T5324, Lot 74 - T5325, Lot 75 - T5326, Lot 76 - T5327, Lot 77 - T5328, Lot 78 - T5329, Lot 79 - T5330A, Lot 80 - T5330B, Lot 81 - T5331 Start date 4/9/22 and various end dates 1/9/24, 13/4/25, 31/8/25 as listed in tender documents. Additional information: When awarding this contract, Merseytravel do not commit themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. In determining which, if any, tender to accept, Merseytravel will seek to provide the most effective service to the public and the most economic use of subsidy. There is provision in for contract Extension(s) of up to 24 months

Options: Tenderers may bid for one lot or any combination of lots. Tender variations Some tenders are offered with A/B variations and the following should be noted: If T5211A is awarded then T5211B will not be, and vice versa If T5323A is awarded then T5323B will not be, and vice versa If T5330A is awarded then T5330B will not be, and vice versa If T5282A is awarded then T5282B will not be, and vice versa If T5288A is awarded then T5288B will not be, and vice versa If T5293A is awarded then T5293B will not be, and vice versa

T5332-T5333

Provision of supported bus services contracts within the Merseyside region. There are 2 Lots: Lot 1 - T5332 Lot 2 - T5333 Start date 4/9/22 and end dates: Lot 1 - 21/4/24 Lot 2 - 13/4/25 as listed in tender documents. Additional information: Merseytravel do not commit themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. In determining which, if any, tender to accept to award, Merseytravel will seek to provide the most effective service to the public and the most economic use of subsidy.

Options: Tenderers may bid for one lot or any combination of lots.

Renewal: Possible extension of up to 3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026581-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | 28 Apr 2021 |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2022 - 16 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,250,000 |
| Lots value | £13,650,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,205,800 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEYTRAVEL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | CUMFYBUS; DAVID OGDEN COACHES; HATTONS TRANSPORT; HUYTON TRAVEL; MD BUS AND COACH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2022 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026581-2022
- 22 Jul 2022 at 09:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019985-2022
- 24 Mar 2022 at 10:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007961-2022
- 28 Jan 2022 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002545-2022
- 24 Dec 2021 at 09:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032290-2021
- 21 Oct 2021 at 14:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026422-2021
- 12 Oct 2021 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025487-2021
- 29 Apr 2021 at 13:44 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009288-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/
- http://www.the-chest.org.uk

## Provenance

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