The Procurement Partnership Ltd: BNES & TPPL Bus Framework 2021

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Notice Summary
Title: BNES & TPPL Bus Framework 2021
Notice type: Contract Award Notice
Authority: The Procurement Partnership Ltd
Nature of contract: Supplies
Procedure: Open
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/.
Published: 17/08/2021 15:17

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UK-Bath: Buses and Coaches.

Section I: Contracting Authority

   I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
       Bath and North East Somerset Council
       Guildhall, High Street, Bath, BA1 5AW, United Kingdom
       Tel. +44 1954250517, Email: tenders@tppl.co.uk
       Main Address: http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/
       NUTS Code: UKK12

   I.2) Joint procurement:
      The contract involves joint procurement: No          
      In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not Provided
      The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: Yes

   I.4)Type of the contracting authority:
      Regional or local authority

   I.5) Main activity:
      General public services

Section II: Object Of The Contract

   II.1) Scope of the procurement

      II.1.1) Title: BNES & TPPL Bus Framework 2021            
      Reference number: Not Provided

      II.1.2) Main CPV code:
         34121000 - Buses and Coaches.


      II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES

      II.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/.

      II.1.6) Information about lots
         This contract is divided into lots: Yes
                                          
      II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
          Value: 200,000,000
                  
         Currency:GBP            

   II.2) Description (lot no. 1)
   

      II.2.1) Title:Vehicle Chassis, converted and unconverted 5 – 75 seats   
      Lot No:1

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            34139000 - Chassis.


      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UK - UNITED KINGDOM
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      UNITED KINGDOM
             

      II.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.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
      Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
                  
      Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40
            

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: No
         

      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
         The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided

   II.2) Description (lot no. 2)
   

      II.2.1) Title:Van conversions 5 – 26 seat accessible and non-accessible vehicles   
      Lot No:2

      II.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.


      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UK - UNITED KINGDOM
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      UNITED KINGDOM
             

      II.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.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
      Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
                  
      Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40
            

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: No
         

      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
         The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided

   II.2) Description (lot no. 3)
   

      II.2.1) Title:Coach built 5-36 seat accessible and non-accessible vehicles   
      Lot No:3

      II.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.


      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UK - UNITED KINGDOM
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      UNITED KINGDOM
             

      II.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.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
      Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
                  
      Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40
            

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: No
         

      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
         The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided

   II.2) Description (lot no. 4)
   

      II.2.1) Title:36 – 75 seat buses and coaches to include single/double decked, articulated and tri-axle vehicles   
      Lot No:4

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons.


      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UK - UNITED KINGDOM
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      UNITED KINGDOM
             

      II.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.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
      Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
                  
      Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40
            

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: No
         

      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
         The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided

   II.2) Description (lot no. 5)
   

      II.2.1) Title:Hydrogen buses, 17 seats and above   
      Lot No:5

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
            34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons.
               CB44-3 - Hydrogen powered


      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UK - UNITED KINGDOM
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      UNITED KINGDOM
             

      II.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.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
      Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
                  
      Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40
            

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: No
         

      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
         The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided


Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

   IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Open


   IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
      The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement: Yes       
      

   IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
      An electronic auction has been used: No

   IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
      The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

IV.2) Administrative information

   IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
       Notice number in the OJEU: 2021/S 000-011496
      
   

   IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
      The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No

Section V: Award of contract

Award Of Contract (No.1)

   Contract No: 1    
   Lot Number: 1    
   Title: Vehicle Chassis, converted and unconverted 5 – 75 seats

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 04/08/2021

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 9
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)          
         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

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             Motus Group UK Ltd, 00653665
             Oakingham House, London Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1JU, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKJ1
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.2)
             Iveco Limited, 01975271
             Cranes Farm Road, BASILDON, SS14 3AD, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKH3
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.3)
             Alexander-Dennis Ltd, SC268016
             16 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4DF, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKM75
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.4)
             Bamford Bus Company Limited (Trading as Wrightbus), 12214576
             12 - 14 St Michaels Street, Oxford, OX1 2DU, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKJ14
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.5)
             Switch Mobility Limited, 01818255
             Unit 3, Hurricane Way South, Leeds, LS25 6PT, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKE42
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.6)
             Ford Motor Company Limited, 00235446
             Arterial Road, Laindon, SS15 6EE, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKH3
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.7)
             Cannon Coach and Bus Ltd, NI639433
             59, Bonds Glen Road, Killaloo, BT47 3ST, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKN
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.8)
             Nu-Track Ltd, NI025974
             Galgorm Industrial Estate, Fenaghy Road, Ballymena, BT42 1PY, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKN
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.9)
             Ilesbus UK Ltd, 11391192
             113 Village Farm Road, Village Farm Industrial Estate, Pyle, CF33 6BL, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKL17
            The contractor is an SME: No

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 10,000,000          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 10,000,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         

Award Of Contract (No.2)

   Contract No: 2a    
   Lot Number: 2    
   Title: Van conversions 5 – 26 seat accessible and non-accessible vehicles

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 04/08/2021

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 15
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: 13 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)          
         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

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             Taxi & Bus Conversion Limited (Trading as TBC Conversions), NI060947
             59 Moy Road, Dungannon, BT71 7DT, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKN
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.2)
             GM Coachwork Ltd, 03548808
             Teign Valley, Trusham, Newton Abbot, TQ13 0NX, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKK4
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.3)
             Gowrings Mobility Group Ltd, 01370355
             Daytona Drive, Thatcham, RG19 4ZD, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKJ11
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.4)
             EVM Direct Ltd, 08056471
             EVM Direct Ltd, 15 Stephenson Way, Crawley, RH10 1TN, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKJ28
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.5)
             Minibus Options Limited, 02080895
             Bingswood Industrial Estate, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, SK23 7LY, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKF1
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.6)
             Cartwright Vehicle Conversions Limited, 12898420
             Sheephouse Wood, Stocksbridge, Sheffield, S36 4GS, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKE32
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.7)
             Automotive Group Limited, 02670615
             Segedunum Domus, Fisher Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 4LT, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKC2
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.8)
             Treka Bus Ltd, 04063157
             Archer Road, Armytage Industrial Estate, Brighouse, HD6 1XF, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKE4
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.9)
             Woodall Nicholson Ltd trading as Mellor Coachcraft, 04747125
             Wigan Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2EE, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKD4
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.10)
             Stanford Coachworks & Mobility Services Limited, 03615021
             12 High Street, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 0EY, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKH3
            The contractor is an SME: Yes

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 75,000,000          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 75,000,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         

Award Of Contract (No.3)

   Contract No: 2b    
   Lot Number: 2    
   Title: Van conversions 5 – 26 seat accessible and non-accessible vehicles

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 04/08/2021

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 15
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: 13 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)          
         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

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             Courtside Conversions Ltd, 04213143
             1 Woodward Road, Howden Industrial Estate, Tiverton, EX16 5GZ, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKK4
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.2)
             Nu-Track Ltd, NI025974
             Galgorm Industrial Estate, Fenaghy Road, Ballymena, BT42 1PY, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKN
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.3)
             Ford Motor Company Limited, 00235446
             Arterial Road, Laindon, SS15 6EE, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKH3
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.4)
             Ilesbus UK Ltd, 11391192
             113 Village Farm Road, Village Farm Industrial Estate, Pyle, CF33 6BL, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKL17
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.5)
             Euromotive (Kent) Ltd, 02886607
             Poulton Close, Dover, CT17 0XB, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKJ4
            The contractor is an SME: Yes

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 75,000,000          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 75,000,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         

Award Of Contract (No.4)

   Contract No: 3    
   Lot Number: 3    
   Title: Coach built 5-36 seat accessible and non-accessible vehicles

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 04/08/2021

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 10
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)          
         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

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             EVM Direct Ltd, 08056471
             Norman House, 15 Stephenson Way, Crawley, RH10 1TN, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKJ28
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.2)
             Treka Bus Limited, 04063157
             Archer Road, Armytage Industrial Estate, Brighouse, HD6 1XF, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKE4
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.3)
             Woodall Nicholson Ltd trading as Mellor Coachcraft, 04747125
             Wigan Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2EE, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKD4
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.4)
             Cannon Coach and Bus Ltd, NI639433
             59, Bonds Glen Road, Killaloo, BT47 3ST, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKN
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.5)
             Stanford Coachworks & Mobility Services Limited, 03615021
             12 High Street, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 0EY, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKH3
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.6)
             Switch Mobility Limited, 01818255
             Unit 3, Hurricane Way South, Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds, LS25 6PT, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKE42
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.7)
             Alexander-Dennis Ltd, SC268016
             16 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4DF, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKM75
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.8)
             Nu-Track Ltd, NI025974
             Galgorm Industrial Estate, Fenaghy Road, Ballymena, BT42 1PY, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKN
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.9)
             Wave Industries Limited, 12325427
             Sovereign House, 12-14 Warwick Street, Earlsdon, Coventry, CV5 6ET, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKG33
            The contractor is an SME: Yes

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 50,000,000          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 50,000,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         

Award Of Contract (No.5)

   Contract No: 4    
   Lot Number: 4    
   Title: 36 – 75 seat buses and coaches to include single/double decked, articulated and tri-axle vehicles

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 04/08/2021

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 11
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)          
         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

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             Woodall Nicholson Ltd trading as Mellor Coachcraft, 04747125
             Wigan Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2EE, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKD4
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.2)
             Volvo Group UK Ltd, 02190944
             Wedgnock Lane, Warwick, CV34 5YA, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKG13
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.3)
             Treka Bus Limited, 04063157
             Archer Road, Armytage Industrial Estate, Brighouse, HD6 1XF, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKE4
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.4)
             Bamford Bus Company LTD (Trading as Wrightbus), 12214576
             12 - 14 St Michaels Street, 12 - 14 St Michaels Street, Oxford, OX1 2DU, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKJ14
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.5)
             Alexander-Dennis Ltd, SC268016
             16 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4DF, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKM75
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.6)
             Irizar UK Ltd, 07611299
             Portland House, Claylands Avenue, Worksop, S817BQ, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKF1
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.7)
             Switch Mobility Limited, 01818255
             Unit 3, Hurricane Way South, Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds, LS25 6PT, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKE42
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.8)
             Pelican Engineering Company (Sales) Limited, 01589678
             Altofts Lane, Wakefield Europort, Castleford, WF10 5UB, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKE4
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.9)
             Wave Industries Limited, 12325427
             Sovereign House, 12-14 Warwick Street, Earlsdon, Coventry, CV5 6ET, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKG33
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.10)
             EvoBus (UK) Ltd, 02882442
             Ashcroft Way, Cross Point Business Park, Coventry, CV22TU, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKG33
            The contractor is an SME: Yes

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 25,000,000          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 25,000,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         

Award Of Contract (No.6)

   Contract No: 5    
   Lot Number: 5    
   Title: Hydrogen buses, 17 seats and above

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 04/08/2021

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 4
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)          
         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

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             Arcola Energy Limited, 07257863
             24 Ashwin Street, London, E8 3DL, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKI
            The contractor is an SME: Yes
         
         Contractor (No.2)
             Bamford Bus Company LTD (Trading as Wrightbus), 12214576
             12 - 14 St Michaels Street, 12 - 14 St Michaels Street, Oxford, OX1 2DU, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKJ14
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.3)
             Alexander-Dennis Ltd, SC268016
             16 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4DF, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKM75
            The contractor is an SME: No
         
         Contractor (No.4)
             Irizar UK Ltd, 07611299
             Portland House, Claylands Avenue, Worksop, S817BQ, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKF1
            The contractor is an SME: Yes

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 40,000,000          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 40,000,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         
Section VI: Complementary information

   VI.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

   VI.4) Procedures for review

      VI.4.1) Review body
          The High Court
          Royal Court of Justice, The Strand, London, WC2A 2LL, United Kingdom

      VI.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.

      VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
         Not Provided

   VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 17/08/2021




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