BUZZ 42 Bus Service (Ангилья - Тендер #46898942)

• Contract notice Section I: Contracting authority I.1) Name and addresses

Reading Borough Council

Civic Offices, Bridge Street

Reading

RG1 2LU

UK

Contact person: Emma Glynn

E-mail: pchub@reading.gov.uk

NUTS: UKJ11

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.reading.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/reading/aspx/Tenders/Current

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/reading/aspx/Tenders/Current

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object II.1) Scope of the procurement II.1.1) Title

BUZZ 42 Bus Service

Reference number: RBC P 00001753

II.1.2) Main CPV code

60100000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Reading Borough Council (RBC) is inviting tenders from qualified operators for the provision of the BUZZ 42 public Bus Service. The current service runs from Kenavon Drive to Rivermead and operates Monday to Saturday, from 0600 (0700 on Saturday) to 1915 (approx.). The current service and timetable represent the base service for the contract is the minimum level of service to be provided by the operator. RBC has secured funding to deliver an enhanced Buzz 42 service as part of its Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP). The enhanced service will consist of an extended route to include additional stops in Tilehurst, a more frequent service that includes a Sunday service. It is anticipated that the enhanced service will be delivered using either a two or three bus timetable and therefore this tender is offered over 2 Lots to cover both options. Bidders are encouraged to bid for both Lots. The value of the contract will depend on the level of funding secured and the take up of options.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 1 200 000.00 GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1 - Base service with enhanced service delivered to 2 bus timetable

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60100000

60170000

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ11

Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Reading Borough Council (RBC) is inviting tenders from suitably qualified operators for the provision of the BUZZ 42 public Bus Service. The current BUZZ 42 service runs from Kenavon Drive to Rivermead and is in operation from Monday to Saturday from approximately 0600 (0700 on Saturday) to approximately 1915.The current service and timetable represents the base service for this contract and will be the minimum level of service to be provided by the operator throughout the contract period. RBC has secured funding to deliver an enhanced Buzz 42 service as part of its Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP). The enhanced service will consist of an extended route to include additional stops in Tilehurst, a more frequent service that includes a Sunday service. It is anticipated that the enhanced service will be delivered using either a two or three bus timetable. Given the two delivery options, this tender is offered over two Lots. This Lot 1 is for the base service with the enhanced service delivered using a two bus timetable. RBC has lotted this tender in order obtain prices for both route options via a competitive process. RBC intends to award to one Lot only. Lot selection will depend on the prices submitted during the tender process and the level of budget available. Bidders can submit bids for either or both Lots, although RBC would like to encourage bidders to consider submitting a bid for both Lots. Each Lot is offered on a gross cost basis.The Bus Service must comply with all regulations for Bus provision as covered under the operator’s licence provided by the Traffic Commissioner.The contract is estimated to start on 2nd January 2024 and will run for an initial term that expires on 1st January 2027, with the option to extend by up to 2 further years in increments to be agreed.The value of this contract is estimated to be in the region of £671,000 to £1.2million, depending on the Lot selected and the take up of extensions.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 1 200 000.00 GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The initial period of the contract will end on 1st January 2027. The contract may be extended, subject to the performance of the supplier and the availability of funding, for periods of up to a total of 2 years, in increments to be agreed.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Delivery of at least the base service will be required throughout the contract period. Delivery of the enhanced service will be based on securing necessary funding. Currently the enhanced service is anticipate to run from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. RBC is currently in the process of securing an extension to this funding and therefore it is anticipated that the enhanced service will be extended. This will be confirmed with the supplier at the earliest opportunity. In the event that enhanced service funding expires during the contract period, the base service will continue. In the event that additional funding can be secured at a later date, the enhanced service may be re-commissioned through this contract.The initial period of the contract will end on 1st January 2027. The contract may be extended, subject to the performance of the supplier and the availability of funding, for periods of up to a total of 2 years, in increments to be agreed.

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

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Lot 2 - Base service with enhanced service delivered to a 3 bus timetable

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

60100000

60170000

60112000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKJ11

Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Reading Borough Council (RBC) is inviting tenders from suitably qualified operators for the provision of the BUZZ 42 public Bus Service. The current BUZZ 42 service runs from Kenavon Drive to Rivermead and is in operation from Monday to Saturday from approximately 0600 (0700 on Saturday) to approximately 1915.The current service and timetable represents the base service for this contract and will be the minimum level of service to be provided by the operator throughout the contract period. RBC has secured funding to deliver an enhanced Buzz 42 service as part of its Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP). The enhanced service will consist of an extended route to include additional stops in Tilehurst, a more frequent service that includes a Sunday service. It is anticipated that the enhanced service will be delivered using either a two or three bus timetable. Given the two delivery options, this tender is offered over two Lots. This Lot 2 is for the base service with the enhanced service delivered using a three bus timetable. RBC has lotted this tender in order obtain prices for both route options via a competitive process. RBC intends to award to one Lot only. Lot selection will depend on the prices submitted during the tender process and the level of budget available. Bidders can submit bids for either or both Lots, although RBC would like to encourage bidders to consider submitting a bid for both Lots. Each Lot is offered on a gross cost basis.The Bus Service must comply with all regulations for Bus provision as covered under the operator’s licence provided by the Traffic Commissioner.The contract is estimated to start on 2nd January 2024 and will run for an initial term that expires on 1st January 2027, with the option to extend by up to 2 further years in increments to be agreed.The value of this contract is estimated to be in the region of £671,000 to £1.2million, depending on the Lot selected and the take up of extensions.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The initial period of the contract will end on 1st January 2027. The contract may be extended, subject to the performance of the supplier and the availability of funding, for periods of up to a total of 2 years, in increments to be agreed.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Delivery of at least the base service will be required throughout the contract period. Delivery of the enhanced service will be based on securing necessary funding. Currently the enhanced service is anticipate to run from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. RBC is currently in the process of securing an extension to this funding and therefore it is anticipated that the enhanced service will be extended. This will be confirmed with the supplier at the earliest opportunity. In the event that enhanced service funding expires during the contract period, the base service will continue. In the event that additional funding can be secured at a later date, the enhanced service may be re-commissioned through this contract.The initial period of the contract will end on 1st January 2027. The contract may be extended, subject to the performance of the supplier and the availability of funding, for periods of up to a total of 2 years, in increments to be agreed.

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

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information III.1) Conditions for participation III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.2) Conditions related to the contract Section IV: Procedure IV.1) Description IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 06/11/2023

Local time: 17:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 06/11/2023

Local time: 17:00

Place:

Section VI: Complementary information VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published:

Summer/Autumn 2028

VI.4) Procedures for review VI.4.1) Review body

Royal Courts of Justice

The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

UK

Telephone: +44 2079477882

VI.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

06/10/2023

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