Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
Civic Centre
Port Talbot
SA13 1PJ
UK
Telephone: +44 1639763927
E-mail: p.duffin@npt.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL17
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.npt.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0274
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
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
Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Passenger Transport Services in Neath Port Talbot
Reference number: NPT-1640
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council are seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Passenger Transport Services in Neath Port Talbot County Borough and surrounding areas.
Once established, it is anticipated that the DPS will run for an initial period of 10 years (with an option to extend for a further period of up to 5 years).
All Operators established on the DPS will be invited to participate in mini-competitions during the duration of the DPS providing they continually meet the selection criteria.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60100000
60112000
60120000
60130000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL17
Main site or place of performance:
County Borough of Neath Port Talbot and surrounding areas.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This procurement exercise involves establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to facilitate the provision of passenger transport services within or outside the County Borough of Neath Port Talbot for the following:
- Home to School / College Transport (including Mainstream Education, Additional Learning Needs (ALN), Social Services (Adult & Children) and School Activities.
- Local Bus / Taxi Services (Flexible, Demand Responsive and Park & Ride).
Types of vehicles required include Licensed Private Hire vehicles, Hackney Carriage vehicles and/or Passenger Carrying Vehicles (PCVs) including the capability, where specified, of carrying a combination of passengers and wheelchairs, and to provide disabled access and including, where specified, the provision of a passenger assistant.
Full details of the Councils requirements for individual Contracts / Routes will be provided during the DPS Mini-Competition process.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
03/09/2021
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is not an Invitation to Tender. The purpose of this PIN is to serve as an indication of proposed future procurement by NPTCBC though it may be subject to change, and does not constitute any commitment by NPTCBC to undertake any public procurement exercise in the future.
NPTCBC is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party participating in this soft market exercise.
This tender exercise will be conducted via eTenderwales.
Please ensure you are registered using the following link:-
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
For general tender advice and guidance please contact Business Wales. Business Wales is a Welsh Government Organisation that provides free of charge general procurement advice and guidance.
Contact details:
Website address: https://businesswales.gsi.gov.wales
Telephone Helpline: 03000 603000
(WA Ref:110933)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/06/2021