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title: "RFI - ZEBRA Zero Emission Buses Regional Areas Scheme (Operators)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e6c1"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# RFI - ZEBRA Zero Emission Buses Regional Areas Scheme (Operators)

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e6c1

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority is planning a tender for the "RFI - ZEBRA Zero Emission Buses Regional Areas Scheme (Operators)" aimed at enhancing public transport services in the transport sector, specifically focusing on bus transport services. This tender, identified by procurement reference STSC001-DN573186-69364075, is based in Stockton-on-Tees (postcode TS17 6QY), with the tender process currently at the planning stage. Interested suppliers can register on the Pro Contract portal to express their interest before the closing date on 15 October 2021. The procurement method is an open competitive tendering procedure, with an overarching objective to develop a business case for a five-year hydrogen bus pilot in Tees Valley, which will commence from 4 October 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in transport services, particularly those able to innovate within the realm of sustainable transport solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with expertise in hydrogen technology or public transport systems. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can position themselves as key players in the transition to cleaner fuel technologies, potentially leading to further contracts within the expanding field of environmentally friendly transportation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

is in the early stage of development and judging interest from potential suppliers. Contract summary Industry Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60000000 Location of contract TS17 6QY Procurement reference STSC001-DN573186-69364075 Published date 30 September 2021 Closing date 15 October 2021 Contract is suitable for SMEs? Yes Contract is suitable for VCSEs? No Description Tees Valley Combined Authority are seeking early engagement - This means that a procurement idea is currently active, it is in the early stage of development and judging interest from potential suppliers. It should be noted that this PIN/RFI invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this RFI exercise only, and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. This PIN/RFI is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise. An expression of interest is no indication of a commitment to participate in the RFI process nor does it infer any preferential or special status on those individuals and organisations who express an interest in the RFI exercise. This requires the development of a full business case for submission to the Department for Transport. TVCA's business case will be to fund a five year hydrogen bus pilot to be operated in Tees Valley, to demonstrate the viability of hydrogen as a fuel for public transport and initiate the wider transition to clean fuel technology. The ambition for the project is to replace the equivalent number of the Tees Valley diesel bus fleet with hydrogen buses and invest in hydrogen refuelling infrastructure in Tees Valley. This is currently advertised on Pro Contract - Reference number DN573186, interested individuals and organisations will need to register on the portal to access and return the RFI documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024402-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive tendering procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | STOCKTON-ON-TEES |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS17 6QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2021 at 09:33 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024402-2021

## Provenance

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