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title: "ID 5242718 - DAERA - CAFRE - CAFRE Provision of Bus Hire"
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# ID 5242718 - DAERA - CAFRE - CAFRE Provision of Bus Hire

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04841d

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## Summary

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has awarded a contract titled "ID 5242718 - DAERA - CAFRE Provision of Bus Hire" under the industry category of hire of passenger transport vehicles with a driver (CPV: 60170000). This tender involves providing buses for three college campuses: Greenmount Campus, Loughry Campus, and Enniskillen Campus, located respectively in County Antrim, County Tyrone, and County Fermanagh. The procurement process, now in its award stage, commenced on 8 October 2024 and features an initial contract period of three years with two optional extensions of 12 months each. The total estimated value of the contract is £180,000 with the successful contracts being awarded to Loughshore Autos t/a Quinns Coach Hire Ltd and DIAMOND CABS COACH HIRE LTD.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in passenger transport services, particularly those able to provide high-quality and reliable bus hire services with drivers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete given the emphasis on meeting performance standards. By participating in such contracts, businesses can establish a track record with a reputable public entity, potentially leading to further procurement opportunities within Northern Ireland and fostering growth through long-term, stable revenue streams.

## Notice

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs have a requirement for the provision of buses to CAFRE. This requirement is divided into 3 Lots; one Lot for each college campus as follows:- * Lot 1 - Greenmount Campus, 45 Tirgracy Road, Muckamore, Antrim, County Antrim, BT41 4PS * Lot 2 - Loughry Campus, 76 Dungannon Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT80 9AA * Lot 3 - Enniskillen Campus, Levaghy, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 4GF The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 3 years with two optional extension periods of 12 months each

### Lot Information

Greenmount

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs have a requirement for the provision of buses to CAFRE. This requirement is divided into 3 Lots; one Lot for each college campus as follows:- * Lot 1 - Greenmount Campus, 45 Tirgracy Road, Muckamore, Antrim, County Antrim, BT41 4PS * Lot 2 - Loughry Campus, 76 Dungannon Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT80 9AA * Lot 3 - Enniskillen Campus, Levaghy, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 4GF The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 3 years with two optional extension periods of 12 months each. Additional information: The figure indicated in Section II.1.7 represents an estimated contract value. This value reflects the potential scale of the contract and takes into account the potential optional extension periods and the uptake of potential optional services as detailed in the tender documents. Neither CPD nor the Authority can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract.

Options: Following the initial contract period, there are 2 options to extend for up to and including 1 year each.

Loughry

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs have a requirement for the provision of buses to CAFRE. This requirement is divided into 3 Lots; one Lot for each college campus as follows:- * Lot 1 - Greenmount Campus, 45 Tirgracy Road, Muckamore, Antrim, County Antrim, BT41 4PS * Lot 2 - Loughry Campus, 76 Dungannon Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT80 9AA * Lot 3 - Enniskillen Campus, Levaghy, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 4GF The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 3 years with two optional extension periods of 12 months each. Additional information: The figure indicated in Section II.1.7 represents an estimated contract value. This value reflects the potential scale of the contract and takes into account the potential optional extension periods and the uptake of potential optional services as detailed in the tender documents. Neither CPD nor the Authority can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract.

Options: Following the initial contract period, there are 2 options to extend for up to and including 1 year each.

Enniskillen

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs have a requirement for the provision of buses to CAFRE. This requirement is divided into 3 Lots; one Lot for each college campus as follows:- * Lot 1 - Greenmount Campus, 45 Tirgracy Road, Muckamore, Antrim, County Antrim, BT41 4PS * Lot 2 - Loughry Campus, 76 Dungannon Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT80 9AA * Lot 3 - Enniskillen Campus, Levaghy, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, BT74 4GF The Contract will remain in place for an initial period of 3 years with two optional extension periods of 12 months each. Additional information: The figure indicated in Section II.1.7 represents an estimated contract value. This value reflects the potential scale of the contract and takes into account the potential optional extension periods and the uptake of potential optional services as detailed in the tender documents. Neither CPD nor the Authority can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract.

Options: Following the initial contract period, there are 2 options to extend for 2 years and 1 year each

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033647-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | £180,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT3 9ED |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | DIAMOND CABS COACH HIRE; LOUGHSHORE AUTOS T/A QUINNS COACH HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2024 at 15:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033647-2024
- 24 Jul 2024 at 11:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023018-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement

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