Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Buckinghamshire Council
Walton Street Offices
Aylesbury
HP20 1UA
UK
Contact person: Mrs Donna Aldridge
Telephone: +44 1296382924
E-mail: Donna.Aldridge@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKJ13
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
www.supplybucksbusiness.org.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
Local Bus Service Contracts - North Buckinghamshire Area
Reference number: DN681159
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60112000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
For the provision of Local Bus Services under the Transport Act 1985 primarily within the north of Buckinghamshire.
This tender opportunity is subdivided into four lots, each covering a different local bus contract. Each of these three lots may be bid for individually.
Each of the lots relates to the replacement of an existing local bus service operating under contract to Buckinghamshire Council.
Lot 1: NL/16/25 Service 16
Lot 2: NL/60/25 Service 60/60A
Lot 3: NL/162/25 Service 154,162, 163, 167
Route (see timetable)
Service 16 MONDAYS to SATURDAYS: a regular service between Steeple Claydon, Grendon Underwood, Waddesdon and Aylesbury via some journeys via Wescott and Quainton. This is intended to be operated with 1 peak and 2 off-peak buses, Mondays to Fridays and 1 bus on Saturday.
Service 60/60A: MONDAYS TO SATURDAYS: a regular service between Aylesbury and Buckingham, via the villages of Granborough, North Marston and Oving. Certain journeys run as service 60A via Great Horwood. This is intended to be operated with 1 bus, different on school and non-school days.
Service 153, 162, 163, 167: MONDAYS TO SATURDAYS: a regular service between Stewkley, Soulbury, Edlesborough, Ivinghoe Aston and Dagnall and Leighton Buzzard. Some journeys extend to Bletchley and Aylesbury. This is intended to be operated with 1 bus, with a schoolday only journey on service 60 between Winslow and Aylesbury Schools.
See timetable for full details.
Current Operator: Red Rose Lot 1 and Lot 2; Star Travel Lot 3
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 932 000.00
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: NL/16/25 Service 16
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60112000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ13
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1: NL/16/25 Service 16
Service 16 MONDAYS to SATURDAYS: a regular service between Steeple Claydon, Grendon Underwood, Waddesdon and Aylesbury via some journeys via Wescott and Quainton. This is intended to be operated with 1 peak and 2 off-peak buses, Mondays to Fridays and 1 bus on Saturday.
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:
836 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
29/10/2023
End:
28/10/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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:
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
Lot 2: NL/60/25 Service 60/60A
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60112000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ13
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
LOT 2
Service 60/60A: MONDAYS TO SATURDAYS: a regular service between Aylesbury and Buckingham, via the villages of Granborough, North Marston and Oving. Certain journeys run as service 60A via Great Horwood. This is intended to be operated with 1 bus, different on school and non-school days.
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:
756 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
29/10/2023
End:
28/10/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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:
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
Lot 3: NL/162/25 Service 154,162, 163, 167
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60112000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ13
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3: NL/162/25 Service 154,162, 163, 167
Service 153, 162, 163, 167: MONDAYS TO SATURDAYS: a regular service between Stewkley, Soulbury, Edlesborough, Ivinghoe Aston and Dagnall and Leighton Buzzard. Some journeys extend to Bletchley and Aylesbury. This is intended to be operated with 1 bus, with a schoolday only journey on service 60 between Winslow and Aylesbury Schools.
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:
340 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
28/10/2025
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 12 month extensions available
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:
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.1.8) 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:
26/08/2023
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
26/08/2023
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The High Court
The Royal Courts Of Justice
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
28/07/2023