Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Belfast City Council
Adelaide Exchange, 9 - 21 Adelaide Street
Belfast
BT2 8DJ
UK
E-mail: cps@BelfastCity.gov.uk
NUTS: UKN06
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.belfastcity.gov.uk
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
T2463(a) Provision of Coach Hire Services with Driver
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60170000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The hire of coach/minibus service with driver shall be used by Council Departments, to facilitate transportation throughout the year for various annual events and ad hoc journeys with seasonal activities such as Summer Schemes being the busiest and concentrated time when transportation will be required.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
500 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: Lot 1 Coach hire services up to a 23 seater capacity
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60170000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN06
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision on a hire basis of minibuses and various size coaches (with driver) for the efficient,responsive, and courteous transportation of members of the public, Council Members and Officers to and from locations as requested. In July and August there may be increased usage by Departments to cover the Council’s annual run summer schemes. There may also be a requirement for continuous shuttle bus services during the year for specific Council operated events.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Methodology for Service Delivery
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Work Planning and Resourcing, Continuity of Service
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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
Lot No: Lot 2 Coach hire services for between 24 to 33 seater capacity
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60170000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN06
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision on a hire basis of minibuses and various size coaches (with driver) for the efficient,responsive, and courteous transportation of members of the public, Council Members and Officers to and from locations as requested. In July and August there may be increased usage by Departments to cover the Council’s annual run summer schemes. There may also be a requirement for continuous shuttle bus services during the year for specific Council operated events.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Methodology for Service Delivery
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Work Planning and Resourcing, Continuity of Service
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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
Lot No: Lot 3 Coach hire services for between 34 to 43 seater capacity
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60170000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN06
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision on a hire basis of minibuses and various size coaches (with driver) for the efficient,responsive, and courteous transportation of members of the public, Council Members and Officers to and from locations as requested. In July and August there may be increased usage by Departments to cover the Council’s annual run summer schemes. There may also be a requirement for continuous shuttle bus services during the year for specific Council operated events.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Methodology for Service Delivery
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Work Planning and Resourcing, Continuity of Service
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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
Lot No: Lot 4 Coach hire services for between 44 to 53 seater capacity
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60170000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN06
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision on a hire basis of minibuses and various size coaches (with driver) for the efficient,responsive, and courteous transportation of members of the public, Council Members and Officers to and from locations as requested. In July and August there may be increased usage by Departments to cover the Council’s annual run summer schemes. There may also be a requirement for continuous shuttle bus services during the year for specific Council operated events.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Methodology for Service Delivery
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Work Planning and Resourcing, Continuity of Service
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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
Lot No: Lot 5 Coach hire services for between 54 to 64 seater capacity
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60170000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN06
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision on a hire basis of minibuses and various size coaches (with driver) for the efficient,responsive, and courteous transportation of members of the public, Council Members and Officers to and from locations as requested. In July and August there may be increased usage by Departments to cover the Council’s annual run summer schemes. There may also be a requirement for continuous shuttle bus services during the year for specific Council operated events.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Methodology for Service Delivery
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Work Planning and Resourcing, Continuity of Service
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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
Lot No: Lot 6 Coach hire services for 65 plus seater capacity
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60170000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKN06
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision on a hire basis of minibuses and various size coaches (with driver) for the efficient,responsive, and courteous transportation of members of the public, Council Members and Officers to and from locations as requested. In July and August there may be increased usage by Departments to cover the Council’s annual run summer schemes. There may also be a requirement for continuous shuttle bus services during the year for specific Council operated events.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Methodology for Service Delivery
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Work Planning and Resourcing, Continuity of Service
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-029859
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 1 Coach hire services up to a 23 seater capacity
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Belfast Mini Coach
Belfast
UK
NUTS: UKN06
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 50 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 2 Coach hire services for between 24 to 33 seater capacity
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Belfast Mini Coach
Belfast
UK
NUTS: UKN06
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 50 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 3 Coach hire services for between 34 to 43 seater capacity
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Belfast Mini Coach
Belfast
UK
NUTS: UKN06
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Metro Private Hire
Belfast
UK
NUTS: UKN06
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 100 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 4 Coach Hire Services for between 44 to 53 seater capactiy
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Belfast Mini Coach
Belfast
UK
NUTS: UKN06
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Metro Private Hire
Belfast
UK
NUTS: UKN06
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 100 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 5 Coach hire services for between 54 to 64 seater capacity
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Belfast Mini Coach
Belfast
UK
NUTS: UKN06
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Metro Private Hire
Belfast
UK
NUTS: UKN06
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 100 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 6 Coach hire services for 65 plus seater capacity
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Belfast Mini Coach
Belfast
UK
NUTS: UKN06
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Metro Private Hire
Belfast
UK
NUTS: UKN06
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 100 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
Belfast
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
03/04/2025