Published date: 28 February 2022

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 14 March 2022

Contract summary

Industry

  • Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 34000000

  • Buses and coaches - 34121000

  • Public-service buses - 34121100

    • Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60000000

Location of contract

England

Procurement reference

WECA001-DN599875-26647031

Published date

28 February 2022

Closing date

14 March 2022

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) Future Transport Zone (FTZ) is a £28m innovation programme aiming to improve the integration of public transport across the West of England. This notice specifically focusses on the Dynamic, Demand Responsive Transport (DDRT) project.

Our vision for DDRT is to offer an alternative additional public transport mode, especially in areas where traditional modes do not currently present as a viable option or service. It is our intention to procure a partner to deliver a complete bespoke DDRT solution and trial within our region. The trial is expected to operate within the Northern Arc, Avonmouth or Southmead areas, with the potential of adding other zones across the course of the trial.

What we expect from our DDRT Service:
A single supplier to run our DDRT trial - likely made up of a partnership between a vehicle operator and technology provider
A small to medium sized fleet which can operate within one of the specified areas
Fleet to be electric or carbon neutral
An innovative DDRT technology platform with a proven track record
An inclusive service offering which allows our residents and visitors to travel with ease
An app-based offering which allows for pre-booked and on-demand journeys
Allows customers to book via an app/ website/ call centre
Clear and simple platform for both customers and drivers
Connection to train stations, bus services and our Mobility Hubs
Integration with our MaaS platform
Integration with our Data Hub project
Co-development, collaboration and data sharing throughout the trial.
Potential to expand to a second trial zone as part of the commission.

For Response by 1400 on 14/03/2022
To support our understanding prior to the procurement exercise please complete our short PIN survey - https://forms.office.com/r/33mBXbRmER
Note that suppliers are not required to participate in the market engagement in order to respond to respond to the tender. WECA would encourage participation such that we can learn what the market is able to offer, and that you can be best informed about our intentions regarding DDRT.

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For Response by 1400 on 14/03/2022

https://forms.office.com/r/33mBXbRmER

About the buyer

Contact name

Akin Oyedapo & Emil Cirica

Address

3 Rivergate
Temple Quay
Bristol
BS1 6ER
England

Email

FTZ@westofengland-ca.gov.uk

Website

https://www.westofengland-ca.org.uk/