Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Brighton
Room 211, Mithras House, Lewes Road
Brighton
BN1 4AT
Contact
Andrew Fowler
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.brighton.ac.uk/index.aspx
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/home
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Bus and Coach Services
Reference number
UOB - 033932
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The University wishes to appoint a contractor under two Lots. Lot One: to provide a weekday, day time, term-time inter-site bus service for its students and staff between campuses in the Brighton area and Varley Park.Lot Two: to provide coach and mini-bus services for University activities, including teaching and research trips and social activities.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,300,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot One - Intersite Bus Service
Lot No
One
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot One: to provide a weekday, day time, term-time inter-site bus service for its students and staff between campuses in the Brighton area and Varley Park.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £650,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Future requirements to be retendered towards the end of the contract term (noting the extension options on the contract).
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 5
Maximum number: 7
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
As set out in the tender documents.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot Two - Coach and Minibus Services
Lot No
Two
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ21 - Brighton and Hove
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot Two: to provide coach and mini-bus services for University activities, including teaching and research trips and social activities.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £650,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Future requirements to be retendered towards the end of the contract term (noting extension options on the contract).
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 5
Maximum number: 7
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
As set out in the tender documents.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
28 March 2022
Local time
1:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Jan 2026
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Brighton
Mithras House, Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT
purchasingservices@brighton.ac.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
University of Brighton
Mithras House, Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT
purchasingservices@brighton.ac.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
University of Brighton
Mithras House, Lewes Road
Brighton
BN24AT
purchasingservices@brighton.ac.uk
Country
United Kingdom