Opportunity

BNES & TPPL Bus Framework 2021

  • Bath and North East Somerset Council

F02: Contract notice

Notice reference: 2021/S 000-011496

Published 24 May 2021, 2:15pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Bath and North East Somerset Council

Guildhall, High Street

Bath

BA1 5AW

Email

tenders@tppl.co.uk

Telephone

+44 1954250517

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bath:-Buses-and-Coaches./QU378992Y5

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/QU378992Y5

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local Agency/Office

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

BNES & TPPL Bus Framework 2021

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 34121000 - Buses and coaches

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

Bath and North East Somerset Council (“BNES”) invites tenders for organisations to participate in a 48-month Agreement or the supply of buses. The Agreement will be used by BNES and may also be used by all Local Authorities and other organisations located in the United Kingdom.

The Agreement is accessible by all local authorities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Agreement may also be used by all other Eligible Bodies within the UK with links to definable groups provided in VI.3).

The Agreement is available to all current and future members of The Procurement Partnership Limited’s (TPPL) buying club. A list of members of TPPL can be obtained from http://www.tppl.co.uk/about-us/our-members/.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £200,000,000

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

Vehicle Chassis, converted and unconverted 5 – 75 seats

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34139000 - Chassis

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Vehicle Chassis, converted and unconverted 5 – 75 seats Vehicles to operate on any of Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric, LPG (liquid petroleum gas), Hydrogen and Biofuel. This lot is for the purchase of either unconverted chassis or converted chassis from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). If a converted vehicle is required under this lot, the convertor may either be nominated by the Member or the OEM will use their preferred convertor. For clarity, purchases from this lot will be made from OEMs or suppliers of chassis (unconverted/converted) that have been appointed to the framework in this lot.

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: £10,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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.2.14) Additional information

To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/QU378992Y5

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Van conversions 5 – 26 seat accessible and non-accessible vehicles

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34114400 - Minibuses
  • 34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons
  • 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Van conversions 5 – 26 seat accessible and non-accessible vehicles. Vehicles to operate on any of Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric, LPG (liquid petroleum gas), Hydrogen and Biofuel. This lot is for the purchase of converted chassis from the convertors appointed to the framework. Members can if they choose to, nominate and/or provide the necessary chassis’ for conversion and pay for the conversion only. Convertors can make available for sale ex-demonstration vehicles to Members within this lot.

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: £75,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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

Coach built 5-36 seat accessible and non-accessible vehicles

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons
  • 34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Coach built 5-36 seat accessible and non-accessible vehicles. Vehicles to operate on any of Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric, LPG (liquid petroleum gas), Hydrogen and Biofuel. This lot is for the purchase of converted chassis from the convertors appointed to the framework. Members can if they choose to, nominate and/or provide the necessary chassis’ for conversion and pay for the conversion only. Convertors can make available for sale ex-demonstration vehicles to Members within this lot.

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: £50,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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

36 – 75 seat buses and coaches to include single/double decked, articulated and tri-axle vehicles

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

36 – 75 seat buses and coaches to include single/double decked, articulated and tri-axle vehicles. Vehicles to operate on any of Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric, LPG (liquid petroleum gas), Hydrogen and Biofuel.

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: £25,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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

Hydrogen buses, 17 seats and above

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons
    • CB44 - Hydrogen powered

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hydrogen fuelled buses, 17 seats and above. To include all vehicle and chassis types, e.g. accessible/non-accessible, mini-buses/van-conversions, bus (single and doubled decked), coach built, articulated and tri-axle vehicles. This lot is for the purchase of hydrogen fuelled vehicles. Suppliers participating in this lot can make available for sale ex-demonstration vehicles to Members.

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: £40,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

24 June 2021

Local time

12:00pm

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)

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

24 June 2021

Local time

12:05pm

Place

TPPL Offices

Information about authorised persons and opening procedure

Via the Delta system by duly authorised officers of TPPL and/or Bath & North East Somerset Council


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published: In 48 months

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

six.3) Additional information

The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The Agreement is accessible by all local authorities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The following links provide an opportunity to search for local authorities in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The Agreement may also be used by all other Eligible Bodies within the UK, including but not limited to the definable groups of contracting authorities in the links provided.

https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council

http://www.scottishlaw.org.uk/scotlaw/locgov.html

http://www.cosla.gov.uk/councils

http://gov.wales/topics/localgovernment/unitary-authorities/?lang=en

https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/local-councils-in-northern-ireland

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education

https://www.gov.uk/check-a-university-is-officially-recognised/recognised-bodies

http://www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk/localauthorities.php

https://www.gov.uk/find-school-in-england

https://education.gov.scot/ParentZone

https://gov.wales/address-list-schools

http://apps.education-ni.gov.uk/appinstitutes/default.aspx

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/open-academies-and-academy-projects-in-development

http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AcuteTrustListing.aspx

http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/structure

https://aace.org.uk/uk-ambulance-service/

http://www.scottishambulance.com/TheService/organised.aspx

http://online.hscni.net/hospitals/health-and-social-care-trusts/

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations

http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/gov.htm

https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/contact

https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/list-public-bodies-which-ni-public-procurement-policy-applies

https://www.police.uk/forces/

https://www.police.uk/pu/contact-the-police/

http://www.psni.police.uk/index.htm

http://www.scotland.police.uk/

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency

http://www.fireservice.co.uk/information/ukfrs

https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services

http://www.nifrs.org/areas-districts/

http://www.firescotland.gov.uk/your-area.aspx

http://www.oscr.org.uk/

http://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/Showcharity/RegisterOfCharities/registerhomepage.aspx

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing

http://directory.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk/Documents/Landlord%20Register.pdf

https://gov.wales/registered-social-landlords

https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/national-probation-service/about#divisional-areas

https://communityleisureuk.org/members/

The Agreement is available to all current and future members of The Procurement Partnership Limited’s (TPPL) buying club. A list of members of TPPL can be obtained from http://www.tppl.co.uk/about-us/our-members/.

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bath:-Buses-and-Coaches./QU378992Y5

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/QU378992Y5

GO Reference: GO-2021524-PRO-18288635

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

The High Court

Royal Court of Justice, The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

N/A

N/A

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

The Council will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day (when using electronic means) standstill period at the point information on the award of the Framework Agreement is communicated to tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the decision to award the Framework Agreement before it is executed/signed.

The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (‘Regulations’) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take

action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action must be brought promptly and within the time limits as defined in the above regulations. Where an agreement has not been entered into the court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the contracting authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the Framework Agreement has been entered into the court has the options to award damages and/or to shorten or order the Framework Agreement ineffective.

six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

N/A

N/A

Country

United Kingdom