Published date: 14 July 2017
Last edited date: 14 July 2017
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Contract summary
Industry
Hire of buses and coaches with driver - 60172000
Location of contract
NG1 4FQ
Value of contract
£3,100,000
Procurement reference
836 Coach and Minibus Hire Services
Published date
14 July 2017
Closing date
3 April 2017
Contract start date
16 June 2017
Contract end date
16 June 2021
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
For the purpose of the tender, Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham will be referred to as The Group. The Group will collaborate during the tender programme to find solutions that best suit its requirements and will manage any contract thereafter jointly. The Group and tenderers benefit from the close geographical location of the awarding authorities.
The procurement process is split into the following Lots in accordance with the EU Contract Notice:-
• Lot 1 - Ad-Hoc and Non Ad-Hoc Coach Hire
• Lot 2 - Ad-Hoc Minibus Hire With Driver
• Lot 3 - Ad-Hoc Self Drive Minibus Hire - Nottingham Trent University Only
Lot 1:-
The supply of high quality executive and standard coaches in a maculate condition both inside and outside, ranging in sizes from 16 to 85 passengers on a mixture of private hires. The majority of The Groups requirements lies within the United Kingdom and primarily for the transportation to other Universities, Colleges, Schools, Museums, Local Businesses, City Attractions, Airports, Rail Stations, Ferry Ports, Eurostar and sport related trips. The requirements entail a combination of one day tours with one stopping point to more complex journeys with multiple stopping points and in some cases lasting more than one day, including continental journeys. All vehicles must have the suppliers name, branding and vinyls applied to the outside of the vehicle.
Lot 2:-
The supply of high quality minibuses to The Group in a maculate condition both inside and outside, consisting of 9, 11, 12, 15 & 17 seaters accompanied with a competent driver. The bulk of this requirement relates to The Groups Sport Departments requirement for minibus transportation, on each term-time Wednesday to sporting facilities across the United Kingdom along with course related field trips. The majority of the private hires for Lot 2 fall within the East Midlands or boarding regions. The Groups' requirements are predominantly for return trips lasting one day however, there may be the odd requirement for minibus hire lasting multiple consecutive days. There will be circumstances whereby a number of minibuses will be required on the same day for the same trip or a variety of trips between The Groups' varying departments.
Lot 3:-
The supply of high quality self-drive minibus hire in a maculate condition both inside and outside; consisting of 9, 11, 12, 15 & 17 seaters to Nottingham Trent University. It is vitally important that each minibus is of the highest quality to reflects NTU international standing, prestige and reputation. NTU requires self-drive minibus hire within the United Kingdom, commencing from NTU Campuses; predominantly for course related field trips within the East Midlands and the boarding regions. The rentals will predominantly last one day with vehicles delivered and returned on the same day, however NTU also requires longer three, five and seven days.
Deadline for expression of is 9am on 27th March 2017.
About the buyer
Contact name
Dean Scafe
Address
50 Shakespeare Street
Nottingham
NG1 4FQ
England
Telephone
0115 848 2921
Website
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