- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Vehicle Chassis, converted and unconverted 5 – 75 seats
- Lot 2. Van conversions 5 – 26 seat accessible and non-accessible vehicles
- Lot 3. Coach built 5-36 seat accessible and non-accessible vehicles
- Lot 4. 36 – 75 seat buses and coaches to include single/double decked, articulated and tri-axle vehicles
- Lot 5. Hydrogen buses, 17 seats and above
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Bath and North East Somerset Council
Guildhall, High Street
Bath
BA1 5AW
Telephone
+44 1954250517
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
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”) invited 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 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 in the original contract notice (2021/S 000-011496 VI.3 Additional information) associated with this procurement.
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.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £200,000,000
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
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40
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
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
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40
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
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40
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
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40
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
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40
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 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
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-011496
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Lot No
1
Title
Vehicle Chassis, converted and unconverted 5 – 75 seats
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Motus Group UK Ltd
Oakingham House, London Road
High Wycombe
HP11 1JU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
National registration number
00653665
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Iveco Limited
Cranes Farm Road
BASILDON
SS14 3AD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
National registration number
01975271
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Alexander-Dennis Ltd
16 Charlotte Square
Edinburgh
EH2 4DF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
National registration number
SC268016
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bamford Bus Company Limited (Trading as Wrightbus)
12 - 14 St Michaels Street
Oxford
OX1 2DU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
National registration number
12214576
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Switch Mobility Limited
Unit 3, Hurricane Way South
Leeds
LS25 6PT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE42 - Leeds
National registration number
01818255
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ford Motor Company Limited
Arterial Road
Laindon
SS15 6EE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
National registration number
00235446
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cannon Coach and Bus Ltd
59, Bonds Glen Road
Killaloo
BT47 3ST
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
National registration number
NI639433
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nu-Track Ltd
Galgorm Industrial Estate, Fenaghy Road
Ballymena
BT42 1PY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
National registration number
NI025974
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ilesbus UK Ltd
113 Village Farm Road, Village Farm Industrial Estate
Pyle
CF33 6BL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
National registration number
11391192
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £10,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £10,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
2a
Lot No
2
Title
Van conversions 5 – 26 seat accessible and non-accessible vehicles
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 13
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Taxi & Bus Conversion Limited (Trading as TBC Conversions)
59 Moy Road
Dungannon
BT71 7DT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
National registration number
NI060947
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GM Coachwork Ltd
Teign Valley, Trusham
Newton Abbot
TQ13 0NX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK4 - Devon
National registration number
03548808
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Gowrings Mobility Group Ltd
Daytona Drive
Thatcham
RG19 4ZD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
National registration number
01370355
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
EVM Direct Ltd
EVM Direct Ltd, 15 Stephenson Way
Crawley
RH10 1TN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ28 - West Sussex (North East)
National registration number
08056471
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Minibus Options Limited
Bingswood Industrial Estate, Whaley Bridge
High Peak
SK23 7LY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
National registration number
02080895
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cartwright Vehicle Conversions Limited
Sheephouse Wood, Stocksbridge
Sheffield
S36 4GS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE32 - Sheffield
National registration number
12898420
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Automotive Group Limited
Segedunum Domus, Fisher Street
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE6 4LT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
National registration number
02670615
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Treka Bus Ltd
Archer Road, Armytage Industrial Estate
Brighouse
HD6 1XF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
National registration number
04063157
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Woodall Nicholson Ltd trading as Mellor Coachcraft
Wigan Road, Westhoughton
Bolton
BL5 2EE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
National registration number
04747125
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Stanford Coachworks & Mobility Services Limited
12 High Street
Stanford-le-Hope
SS17 0EY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
National registration number
03615021
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £75,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £75,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
2b
Lot No
2
Title
Van conversions 5 – 26 seat accessible and non-accessible vehicles
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 13
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Courtside Conversions Ltd
1 Woodward Road, Howden Industrial Estate
Tiverton
EX16 5GZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK4 - Devon
National registration number
04213143
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nu-Track Ltd
Galgorm Industrial Estate, Fenaghy Road
Ballymena
BT42 1PY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
National registration number
NI025974
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ford Motor Company Limited
Arterial Road
Laindon
SS15 6EE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
National registration number
00235446
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ilesbus UK Ltd
113 Village Farm Road, Village Farm Industrial Estate
Pyle
CF33 6BL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
National registration number
11391192
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Euromotive (Kent) Ltd
Poulton Close
Dover
CT17 0XB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
National registration number
02886607
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £75,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £75,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3
Lot No
3
Title
Coach built 5-36 seat accessible and non-accessible vehicles
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
EVM Direct Ltd
Norman House, 15 Stephenson Way
Crawley
RH10 1TN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ28 - West Sussex (North East)
National registration number
08056471
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Treka Bus Limited
Archer Road, Armytage Industrial Estate
Brighouse
HD6 1XF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
National registration number
04063157
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Woodall Nicholson Ltd trading as Mellor Coachcraft
Wigan Road, Westhoughton
Bolton
BL5 2EE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
National registration number
04747125
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cannon Coach and Bus Ltd
59, Bonds Glen Road
Killaloo
BT47 3ST
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
National registration number
NI639433
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Stanford Coachworks & Mobility Services Limited
12 High Street
Stanford-le-Hope
SS17 0EY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
National registration number
03615021
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Switch Mobility Limited
Unit 3, Hurricane Way South, Sherburn in Elmet
Leeds
LS25 6PT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE42 - Leeds
National registration number
01818255
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Alexander-Dennis Ltd
16 Charlotte Square
Edinburgh
EH2 4DF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
National registration number
SC268016
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nu-Track Ltd
Galgorm Industrial Estate, Fenaghy Road
Ballymena
BT42 1PY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
National registration number
NI025974
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Wave Industries Limited
Sovereign House, 12-14 Warwick Street, Earlsdon
Coventry
CV5 6ET
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG33 - Coventry
National registration number
12325427
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £50,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £50,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
4
Lot No
4
Title
36 – 75 seat buses and coaches to include single/double decked, articulated and tri-axle vehicles
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Woodall Nicholson Ltd trading as Mellor Coachcraft
Wigan Road, Westhoughton
Bolton
BL5 2EE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
National registration number
04747125
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Volvo Group UK Ltd
Wedgnock Lane
Warwick
CV34 5YA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG13 - Warwickshire
National registration number
02190944
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Treka Bus Limited
Archer Road, Armytage Industrial Estate
Brighouse
HD6 1XF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
National registration number
04063157
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bamford Bus Company LTD (Trading as Wrightbus)
12 - 14 St Michaels Street, 12 - 14 St Michaels Street
Oxford
OX1 2DU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
National registration number
12214576
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Alexander-Dennis Ltd
16 Charlotte Square
Edinburgh
EH2 4DF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
National registration number
SC268016
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Irizar UK Ltd
Portland House, Claylands Avenue
Worksop
S817BQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
National registration number
07611299
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Switch Mobility Limited
Unit 3, Hurricane Way South, Sherburn in Elmet
Leeds
LS25 6PT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE42 - Leeds
National registration number
01818255
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pelican Engineering Company (Sales) Limited
Altofts Lane, Wakefield Europort
Castleford
WF10 5UB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
National registration number
01589678
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Wave Industries Limited
Sovereign House, 12-14 Warwick Street, Earlsdon
Coventry
CV5 6ET
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG33 - Coventry
National registration number
12325427
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
EvoBus (UK) Ltd
Ashcroft Way, Cross Point Business Park
Coventry
CV22TU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG33 - Coventry
National registration number
02882442
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £25,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £25,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
5
Lot No
5
Title
Hydrogen buses, 17 seats and above
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arcola Energy Limited
24 Ashwin Street
London
E8 3DL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
07257863
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bamford Bus Company LTD (Trading as Wrightbus)
12 - 14 St Michaels Street, 12 - 14 St Michaels Street
Oxford
OX1 2DU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
National registration number
12214576
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Alexander-Dennis Ltd
16 Charlotte Square
Edinburgh
EH2 4DF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
National registration number
SC268016
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Irizar UK Ltd
Portland House, Claylands Avenue
Worksop
S817BQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
National registration number
07611299
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £40,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £40,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). The Agreement is accessible by all local authorities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. This includes, but is not limited to, the definable groups of contracting authorities in the links provided in the original contract notice (2021/S 000-011496 VI.3 Additional information) associated with this procurement.
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/.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=617753806
GO Reference: GO-2021817-PRO-18751446
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.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The Council incorporated a minimum 10 calendar day (when using electronic means) standstill period at the point information on the award of the Framework Agreement was communicated to tenderers. This period allowed unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the decision to award the Framework Agreement before it was executed/signed (as appropriate).
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.