- Scope of the procurement
- QUB/2277/22 Framework for the Provision of Minibus and Coach Hire for Queen’s University Belfast Lot 1
- QUB/2277/22 Framework for the Provision of Minibus and Coach Hire for Queen’s University Belfast Lot 2
- QUB/2277/22 Framework for the Provision of Minibus and Coach Hire for Queen’s University Belfast Lot 3
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Queen's University Belfast
University Road
Belfast
BT7 1NN
Contact
Nora Lagan
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKN - Northern Ireland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Framework for the Provision of Minibus and Coach Hire
Reference number
QUB/2277/22
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Queens University Belfast wishes to create a Framework of experienced bus operators to provide an Executive Minibus and Coach Hire Service for General use and for the Widening Participation Unit (Lot 1), a Minibus and Coach Hire Services for Queen’s Clubs and Societies (Lot 2), a Shuttle Bus Service for the Faculty of Medicine between the Belfast City Hospital and the Royal Victoria Hospital and a Shuttle Bus Service for the Institute of Electronics, Communications and Information Technology (ECIT) between Queens University Elmwood Avenue and the NI Science Park (Lot 3).
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: £1,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
QUB/2277/22 Framework for the Provision of Minibus and Coach Hire for Queen’s University Belfast Lot 1
Lot No
Lot 1 - Provision of Minibus and Coach Hire for Queen’s General University and WPU
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 34121500 - Coaches
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Queens University Belfast wishes to create a Framework of experienced bus operators to provide an Executive Minibus and Coach Hire Service for General use and for the Widening Participation Unit (Lot 1), a Minibus and Coach Hire Services for Queen’s Clubs and Societies (Lot 2), a Shuttle Bus Service for the Faculty of Medicine between the Belfast City Hospital and the Royal Victoria Hospital and a Shuttle Bus Service for the Institute of Electronics, Communications and Information Technology (ECIT) between Queens University Elmwood Avenue and the NI Science Park (Lot 3).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Initial Contract Period is 12 months, with the option to extend the contract by up to a further 48 months
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
QUB/2277/22 Framework for the Provision of Minibus and Coach Hire for Queen’s University Belfast Lot 2
Lot No
Lot 2 - Provision of Minibus and Coach Hire for Queen’s Clubs and Societies
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 34121500 - Coaches
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Queens University Belfast wishes to create a Framework of experienced bus operators to provide an Executive Minibus and Coach Hire Service for General use and for the Widening Participation Unit (Lot 1), a Minibus and Coach Hire Services for Queen’s Clubs and Societies (Lot 2), a Shuttle Bus Service for the Faculty of Medicine between the Belfast City Hospital and the Royal Victoria Hospital and a Shuttle Bus Service for the Institute of Electronics, Communications and Information Technology (ECIT) between Queens University Elmwood Avenue and the NI Science Park (Lot 3).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Initial Contract Period is 12 months, with the option to extend the contract by up to a further 48 months
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
QUB/2277/22 Framework for the Provision of Minibus and Coach Hire for Queen’s University Belfast Lot 3
Lot No
Lot 3 - Provision of a Shuttle Bus Service for the Faculty of Medicine and ECIT
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 34121500 - Coaches
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Main site or place of performance
Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Queens University Belfast wishes to create a Framework of experienced bus operators to provide an Executive Minibus and Coach Hire Service for General use and for the Widening Participation Unit (Lot 1), a Minibus & Coach Hire Services for Queen’s Clubs and Societies (Lot 2), a Shuttle Bus Service for the Faculty of Medicine between the Belfast City Hospital and the Royal Victoria Hospital and a Shuttle Bus Service for the Institute of Electronics, Communications and Information Technology (ECIT) between Queens University Elmwood Avenue and the NI Science Park (Lot 3).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 70
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Initial contract period is 12 months with extensions up to 48 months
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: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-017136
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
QUB/2277/22
Lot No
2
Title
Provision of Minibus and Coach Hire for Queen’s Clubs and Societies
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 September 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
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: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TM Coach Hire
15 Upper Lisburn Road
Belfast
BT10 0GW
Telephone
+44 02890616666
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
J&K Coaches
4 Coltrim Road
Moneymore
BT45 7QG
Telephone
+44 2886737776
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Quinn Coaches
14 Cullentragh Raod
Poyntzpass
BT36 6SD
Telephone
+44 02838318870
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Quinn's Coach Hire
26/40 Killycanavan Road
Ardboe
BT71 5BP
Telephone
+44 02886737325
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Belfast Bus Company
Unit 1 Bayview Industrial Estate
Belfast
BT3 9JP
Telephone
+44 02890742444
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rooney International Coach Hire Ltd
30 Newry Road
Hilltown
BT34 5TG
Telephone
+44 02840631148
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
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: £245,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
QUB/2277/22
Lot No
3
Title
Provision of a Shuttle Bus Service for the Faculty of Medicine and ECIT
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 September 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rooney International Coach Hire Ltd
30 Newry Road
Hilltown
BT34 5TG
Telephone
+44 02840631148
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
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: £455,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
QUB/2277/22
Lot No
1
Title
Provision of Minibus & Coach Hire for Queen’s General University and WPU
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 September 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
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: 8
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TM Coach Hire
15 Upper Lisburn Road
Belfast
BT10 0GW
Telephone
+44 2890616666
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Quinn Coaches
14 Cullentragh Raod
Poyntzpass
BT35 6SD
Telephone
+44 02838318870
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
National registration number
NI613493
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
J&K Coaches
4 Coltrim Road
Moneymore
BT45 7QG
Telephone
+44 02886737776
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
National registration number
NI627877
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Quinn's Coach Hire
26/40 Killycanavan Road
Ardboe
BT71 5BP
Telephone
+44 02886737325
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN - Northern Ireland
National registration number
NI037334
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: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Queen's University Belfast
University Road
Country
United Kingdom