Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Greenwich
Park Row
London
SE10 9LS
Contact
Ian Husson
Telephone
+44 2083318000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ - South East (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.6) Main activity
Urban railway, tramway, trolleybus or bus services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Scheduled Bus and Coach Service
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 is in contract with Centaur Overland Travel Ltd for providing bus and coach services, between three campuses. The University plans to extend its contract until 31/08/2027 (an extension of 2 years). The extension period allows us to take advantage of the dedicated vehicles procured by the contractor in alignment with the University's Carbon Net Zero 2030 Strategy. The contractor has made significant investments, including electric double-decker buses and branded bus liveries. Bespoke innovations developed for the contract include a dedicated tap-in system for University ID cards, onboard WiFi, a real-time bus tracking application and digital timetables with real-time updates. The value of the extension is £5.2m. The University believes that the extension is within the scope of the original contract and it has published this notice to be transparent. If your company believes that it can provide an equivalent service, please provide details to us.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £5,200,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ - South East (England)
Main site or place of performance
SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University is in contract with Centaur Overland Travel Ltd for providing bus and coach services, transporting students and staff between three campuses. We plan to extend its contract until 31/08/2027 (extension of 2 years). The extension period will allow the university to take advantage of the dedicated vehicles procured by the contractor for the provision of the services in alignment with our Carbon Net Zero 2030 Strategy. The contractor has made significant investments, including, electric double-decker buses and branded bus liveries, tap-in system for University ID cards, onboard WiFi, a real-time bus tracking application and digital timetables with real-time updates. The value of the extension is £5.2m. Although we believe that the extension is within the scope of the original contract, we have published this notice to be transparent. If your company believes that it can provide an equivalent service with the bespoke innovations, please provide details to us.
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.2.14) Additional information
The value indicated here is for the extension period of 2 years. The extension is allowed for under the terms of the original contract. This notice is being published for the purposes of full transparency.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated without a prior call for competition
- The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
We believe the contract extension is a permitted contract. The university has worked with the supplier over a number of years to ensure vehicles used on the contract align with the University's Carbon Net Zero Strategy 2030 and stringent targets. The supplier has made bespoke developments to suit the University, which are essential to maintaining the student experience and high level of customer satisfaction for service users.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
1
Title
Buses and Coaches Service
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Centaur Overland Travel Ltd
Unit 34-35, Acorn Industrial Park, Crayford
Kent
DA1 4AL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ - South East (England)
National registration number
1210180
Internet address
https://www.centaurtravel.co.uk/
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot/concession: £5,200,000
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £5,200,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=927004095
GO Reference: GO-2025218-PRO-29474108
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Greenwich
Old Royal Naval College, Park Row
Greenwich
SE10 9LS
Telephone
+44 2083318000
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The amount quoted of £5.2M excluding VAT is for the 2 year extension to contract. If your company believes that it can provide an equivalent service with the appropriate facilities, please provide details to us.