Awarded contract

BNES & TPPL Bus Framework 2021

  • Bath and North East Somerset Council

F03: Contract award notice

Notice reference: 2021/S 000-020126

Published 17 August 2021, 4:15pm



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.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/.

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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.