Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
Civic Centre
Port Talbot
SA13 1PJ
Telephone
+44 1639763927
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0274
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services in Neath Port Talbot
Reference number
NPT-1640
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council are seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Passenger Transport Services in Neath Port Talbot County Borough and surrounding areas.
Once established, it is anticipated that the DPS will run for an initial period of 10 years (with an option to extend for a further period of up to 5 years).
All Operators established on the DPS will be invited to participate in mini-competitions during the duration of the DPS providing they continually meet the selection criteria.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Main site or place of performance
County Borough of Neath Port Talbot and surrounding areas.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This procurement exercise involves establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to facilitate the provision of passenger transport services within or outside the County Borough of Neath Port Talbot for the following:
- Home to School / College Transport (including Mainstream Education, Additional Learning Needs (ALN), Social Services (Adult & Children) and School Activities.
- Local Bus / Taxi Services (Flexible, Demand Responsive and Park & Ride).
Types of vehicles required include Licensed Private Hire vehicles, Hackney Carriage vehicles and/or Passenger Carrying Vehicles (PCVs) including the capability, where specified, of carrying a combination of passengers and wheelchairs, and to provide disabled access and including, where specified, the provision of a passenger assistant.
Full details of the Councils requirements for individual Contracts / Routes will be provided during the DPS Mini-Competition process.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
3 September 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is not an Invitation to Tender. The purpose of this PIN is to serve as an indication of proposed future procurement by NPTCBC though it may be subject to change, and does not constitute any commitment by NPTCBC to undertake any public procurement exercise in the future.
NPTCBC is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party participating in this soft market exercise.
This tender exercise will be conducted via eTenderwales.
Please ensure you are registered using the following link:-
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
For general tender advice and guidance please contact Business Wales. Business Wales is a Welsh Government Organisation that provides free of charge general procurement advice and guidance.
Contact details:
Website address: https://businesswales.gsi.gov.wales
Telephone Helpline: 03000 603000
(WA Ref:110933)