Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
West of England Combined Authority
3 Rivergate, Temple Quay
Bristol
BS1 6ER
Contact
Mr Emil Cirica
Emil.cirica@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 7971754610
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.westofengland-ca.org.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.westofengland-ca.org.uk/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
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 Demanding Responsive Transport - DDRT West of England Combined Authority
Reference number
DN614473
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 34121100 - Public-service buses
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Description
The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) Future Transport Zone (FTZ) is a £28m innovation programme aiming to improve the integration of public transport across the West of England. This notice specifically focusses on the DDRT project, which is part of the FTZ programme.
Our vision for DDRT is to offer an alternative additional public transport mode, especially in areas where traditional modes do not currently present as a viable option or service. It is our intention to procure a partner to deliver a bespoke DDRT solution for the region, especially looking at locations in North Bristol and South Gloucester, (the Northern Arc/ Southmead/ Avonmouth and Severnside).
What is a DDRT service:
• DDRT is Dynamic, demand, responsive transport service
• It is formed of a technology platform, which is formed of a customer app/ driver app/ back office and customer support and a fleet of vehicles.
• Allows customers to book via an app/ website/ call centre for transport from a pre agreed pick up/ drop off.
• Vehicles are typically smaller buses or minibus or shared taxis
• We will prescribe operating zones, and the services can run within these boundaries.
• Users book onto the service and technology platform routes accordingly, to pick up overs or connect to other transport services.
The main objectives are:
• to provide efficient public transport alternatives where conventional bus and rail services cannot offer viable solutions.
• to connect areas of low skill, high unemployment, and low car ownership, with areas of high employment.
• to maximise the value of regional transport investments by increasing the catchment area of public transport through first/last mile connectivity.
• to improve congestion and air quality by reducing the reliance on single-occupancy car journeys and producing a modal shift, particularly in areas where public transport is not an option.
• to improve access directly to places of employment and therefore accelerate economic growth and productivity, particularly in areas of deprivation.
The technical requirements regarding the functionality and usability of the DDRT platform are detailed in the specification.
The DDRT trial is made up of two operating trial locations. The first of the trial zones should be ready to go live to the public in October/ early November 2022. The second should be live February 2023. Both trials will run for a year each. The DDRT service will be integrated with our MaaS platform and other modes in the region.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34121100 - Public-service buses
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) Future Transport Zone (FTZ) is a £28m innovation programme aiming to improve the integration of public transport across the West of England. This notice specifically focusses on the DDRT project, which is part of the FTZ programme.
Our vision for DDRT is to offer an alternative additional public transport mode, especially in areas where traditional modes do not currently present as a viable option or service. It is our intention to procure a partner to deliver a bespoke DDRT solution for the region, especially looking at locations in North Bristol and South Gloucester, (the Northern Arc/ Southmead/ Avonmouth and Severnside).
What is a DDRT service:
• DDRT is Dynamic, demand, responsive transport service
• It is formed of a technology platform, which is formed of a customer app/ driver app/ back office and customer support and a fleet of vehicles.
• Allows customers to book via an app/ website/ call centre for transport from a pre agreed pick up/ drop off.
• Vehicles are typically smaller buses or minibus or shared taxis
• We will prescribe operating zones, and the services can run within these boundaries.
• Users book onto the service and technology platform routes accordingly, to pick up overs or connect to other transport services.
The main objectives are:
• to provide efficient public transport alternatives where conventional bus and rail services cannot offer viable solutions.
• to connect areas of low skill, high unemployment, and low car ownership, with areas of high employment.
• to maximise the value of regional transport investments by increasing the catchment area of public transport through first/last mile connectivity.
• to improve congestion and air quality by reducing the reliance on single-occupancy car journeys and producing a modal shift, particularly in areas where public transport is not an option.
• to improve access directly to places of employment and therefore accelerate economic growth and productivity, particularly in areas of deprivation.
The technical requirements regarding the functionality and usability of the DDRT platform are detailed in the specification.
The DDRT trial is made up of two operating trial locations. The first of the trial zones should be ready to go live to the public in October/ early November 2022. The second should be live February 2023. Both trials will run for a year each. The DDRT service will be integrated with our MaaS platform and other modes in the region.
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: £1,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
18
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
Please access https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open 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
Originally published as:
Date
17 June 2022
Local time
5:00pm
Changed to:
Date
29 June 2022
Local time
5:00pm
See the change notice.
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
17 June 2022
Local time
5:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
West of England Combined Authority
Bristol
BS1 6EW
Country
United Kingdom