Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Bath and North East Somerset Council
Guildhall, High Street
Bath
BA1 5AW
UK
Telephone: +44 1954250517
E-mail: tenders@tppl.co.uk
NUTS: UKK12
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
BNES & TPPL Bus Framework 2021
II.1.2) Main CPV code
34121000
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
Value excluding VAT:
200 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Vehicle Chassis, converted and unconverted 5 – 75 seats
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34139000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
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: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Cost criterion: 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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Van conversions 5 – 26 seat accessible and non-accessible vehicles
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34114400
34115200
34120000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
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: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Cost criterion: 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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Coach built 5-36 seat accessible and non-accessible vehicles
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34120000
34115200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
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: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Cost criterion: 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
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
36 – 75 seat buses and coaches to include single/double decked, articulated and tri-axle vehicles
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34120000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
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: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Cost criterion: 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
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Hydrogen buses, 17 seats and above
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34120000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
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: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Cost criterion: 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
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:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2021/S 000-011496
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 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
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Motus Group UK Ltd
00653665
Oakingham House, London Road
High Wycombe
HP11 1JU
UK
NUTS: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Iveco Limited
01975271
Cranes Farm Road
BASILDON
SS14 3AD
UK
NUTS: UKH3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Alexander-Dennis Ltd
SC268016
16 Charlotte Square
Edinburgh
EH2 4DF
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bamford Bus Company Limited (Trading as Wrightbus)
12214576
12 - 14 St Michaels Street
Oxford
OX1 2DU
UK
NUTS: UKJ14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Switch Mobility Limited
01818255
Unit 3, Hurricane Way South
Leeds
LS25 6PT
UK
NUTS: UKE42
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ford Motor Company Limited
00235446
Arterial Road
Laindon
SS15 6EE
UK
NUTS: UKH3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cannon Coach and Bus Ltd
NI639433
59, Bonds Glen Road
Killaloo
BT47 3ST
UK
NUTS: UKN
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nu-Track Ltd
NI025974
Galgorm Industrial Estate, Fenaghy Road
Ballymena
BT42 1PY
UK
NUTS: UKN
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ilesbus UK Ltd
11391192
113 Village Farm Road, Village Farm Industrial Estate
Pyle
CF33 6BL
UK
NUTS: 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:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 10 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2a
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
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Taxi & Bus Conversion Limited (Trading as TBC Conversions)
NI060947
59 Moy Road
Dungannon
BT71 7DT
UK
NUTS: UKN
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GM Coachwork Ltd
03548808
Teign Valley, Trusham
Newton Abbot
TQ13 0NX
UK
NUTS: UKK4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Gowrings Mobility Group Ltd
01370355
Daytona Drive
Thatcham
RG19 4ZD
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
EVM Direct Ltd
08056471
EVM Direct Ltd, 15 Stephenson Way
Crawley
RH10 1TN
UK
NUTS: UKJ28
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Minibus Options Limited
02080895
Bingswood Industrial Estate, Whaley Bridge
High Peak
SK23 7LY
UK
NUTS: UKF1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cartwright Vehicle Conversions Limited
12898420
Sheephouse Wood, Stocksbridge
Sheffield
S36 4GS
UK
NUTS: UKE32
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Automotive Group Limited
02670615
Segedunum Domus, Fisher Street
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE6 4LT
UK
NUTS: UKC2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Treka Bus Ltd
04063157
Archer Road, Armytage Industrial Estate
Brighouse
HD6 1XF
UK
NUTS: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Woodall Nicholson Ltd trading as Mellor Coachcraft
04747125
Wigan Road, Westhoughton
Bolton
BL5 2EE
UK
NUTS: UKD4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Stanford Coachworks & Mobility Services Limited
03615021
12 High Street
Stanford-le-Hope
SS17 0EY
UK
NUTS: 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:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 75 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2b
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
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 15
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Courtside Conversions Ltd
04213143
1 Woodward Road, Howden Industrial Estate
Tiverton
EX16 5GZ
UK
NUTS: UKK4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nu-Track Ltd
NI025974
Galgorm Industrial Estate, Fenaghy Road
Ballymena
BT42 1PY
UK
NUTS: UKN
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ford Motor Company Limited
00235446
Arterial Road
Laindon
SS15 6EE
UK
NUTS: UKH3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ilesbus UK Ltd
11391192
113 Village Farm Road, Village Farm Industrial Estate
Pyle
CF33 6BL
UK
NUTS: UKL17
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Euromotive (Kent) Ltd
02886607
Poulton Close
Dover
CT17 0XB
UK
NUTS: 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:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 75 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 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
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
EVM Direct Ltd
08056471
Norman House, 15 Stephenson Way
Crawley
RH10 1TN
UK
NUTS: UKJ28
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Treka Bus Limited
04063157
Archer Road, Armytage Industrial Estate
Brighouse
HD6 1XF
UK
NUTS: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Woodall Nicholson Ltd trading as Mellor Coachcraft
04747125
Wigan Road, Westhoughton
Bolton
BL5 2EE
UK
NUTS: UKD4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cannon Coach and Bus Ltd
NI639433
59, Bonds Glen Road
Killaloo
BT47 3ST
UK
NUTS: UKN
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Stanford Coachworks & Mobility Services Limited
03615021
12 High Street
Stanford-le-Hope
SS17 0EY
UK
NUTS: UKH3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Switch Mobility Limited
01818255
Unit 3, Hurricane Way South, Sherburn in Elmet
Leeds
LS25 6PT
UK
NUTS: UKE42
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Alexander-Dennis Ltd
SC268016
16 Charlotte Square
Edinburgh
EH2 4DF
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nu-Track Ltd
NI025974
Galgorm Industrial Estate, Fenaghy Road
Ballymena
BT42 1PY
UK
NUTS: UKN
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Wave Industries Limited
12325427
Sovereign House, 12-14 Warwick Street, Earlsdon
Coventry
CV5 6ET
UK
NUTS: 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:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 50 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 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
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Woodall Nicholson Ltd trading as Mellor Coachcraft
04747125
Wigan Road, Westhoughton
Bolton
BL5 2EE
UK
NUTS: UKD4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Volvo Group UK Ltd
02190944
Wedgnock Lane
Warwick
CV34 5YA
UK
NUTS: UKG13
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Treka Bus Limited
04063157
Archer Road, Armytage Industrial Estate
Brighouse
HD6 1XF
UK
NUTS: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bamford Bus Company LTD (Trading as Wrightbus)
12214576
12 - 14 St Michaels Street, 12 - 14 St Michaels Street
Oxford
OX1 2DU
UK
NUTS: UKJ14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Alexander-Dennis Ltd
SC268016
16 Charlotte Square
Edinburgh
EH2 4DF
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Irizar UK Ltd
07611299
Portland House, Claylands Avenue
Worksop
S817BQ
UK
NUTS: UKF1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Switch Mobility Limited
01818255
Unit 3, Hurricane Way South, Sherburn in Elmet
Leeds
LS25 6PT
UK
NUTS: UKE42
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pelican Engineering Company (Sales) Limited
01589678
Altofts Lane, Wakefield Europort
Castleford
WF10 5UB
UK
NUTS: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Wave Industries Limited
12325427
Sovereign House, 12-14 Warwick Street, Earlsdon
Coventry
CV5 6ET
UK
NUTS: UKG33
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
EvoBus (UK) Ltd
02882442
Ashcroft Way, Cross Point Business Park
Coventry
CV22TU
UK
NUTS: 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:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 25 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: 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
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arcola Energy Limited
07257863
24 Ashwin Street
London
E8 3DL
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bamford Bus Company LTD (Trading as Wrightbus)
12214576
12 - 14 St Michaels Street, 12 - 14 St Michaels Street
Oxford
OX1 2DU
UK
NUTS: UKJ14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Alexander-Dennis Ltd
SC268016
16 Charlotte Square
Edinburgh
EH2 4DF
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Irizar UK Ltd
07611299
Portland House, Claylands Avenue
Worksop
S817BQ
UK
NUTS: 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:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 40 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
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/.
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GO Reference: GO-2021817-PRO-18751446
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The High Court
Royal Court of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
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.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
17/08/2021