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Contract Award Notice

Framework for the Provision of Minibus and Coach Hire

  • First published: 02 November 2022
  • Last modified: 02 November 2022
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-034995
Published by:
Queen's University Belfast
Authority ID:
AA22008
Publication date:
02 November 2022
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Queens University Belfast wishes to create a Framework of experienced bus operators to provide an Executive Minibus and Coach Hire Service for General use and for the Widening Participation Unit (Lot 1), a Minibus and Coach Hire Services for Queen’s Clubs and Societies (Lot 2), a Shuttle Bus Service for the Faculty of Medicine between the Belfast City Hospital and the Royal Victoria Hospital and a Shuttle Bus Service for the Institute of Electronics, Communications and Information Technology (ECIT) between Queens University Elmwood Avenue and the NI Science Park (Lot 3).

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Queen's University Belfast

University Road

Belfast

BT7 1NN

UK

Contact person: Nora Lagan

E-mail: n.lagan@qub.ac.uk

NUTS: UKN

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.qub.ac.uk/

Address of the buyer profile: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Framework for the Provision of Minibus and Coach Hire

Reference number: QUB/2277/22

II.1.2) Main CPV code

60172000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Queens University Belfast wishes to create a Framework of experienced bus operators to provide an Executive Minibus and Coach Hire Service for General use and for the Widening Participation Unit (Lot 1), a Minibus and Coach Hire Services for Queen’s Clubs and Societies (Lot 2), a Shuttle Bus Service for the Faculty of Medicine between the Belfast City Hospital and the Royal Victoria Hospital and a Shuttle Bus Service for the Institute of Electronics, Communications and Information Technology (ECIT) between Queens University Elmwood Avenue and the NI Science Park (Lot 3).

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 1 000 000.00  GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: Lot 1 - Provision of Minibus and Coach Hire for Queen’s General University and WPU

II.2.1) Title

QUB/2277/22 Framework for the Provision of Minibus and Coach Hire for Queen’s University Belfast Lot 1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

34121000

34121500

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKN


Main site or place of performance:

Northern Ireland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Queens University Belfast wishes to create a Framework of experienced bus operators to provide an Executive Minibus and Coach Hire Service for General use and for the Widening Participation Unit (Lot 1), a Minibus and Coach Hire Services for Queen’s Clubs and Societies (Lot 2), a Shuttle Bus Service for the Faculty of Medicine between the Belfast City Hospital and the Royal Victoria Hospital and a Shuttle Bus Service for the Institute of Electronics, Communications and Information Technology (ECIT) between Queens University Elmwood Avenue and the NI Science Park (Lot 3).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Technical / Weighting: 30

Price / Weighting:  70

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Initial Contract Period is 12 months, with the option to extend the contract by up to a further 48 months

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: Lot 2 - Provision of Minibus and Coach Hire for Queen’s Clubs and Societies

II.2.1) Title

QUB/2277/22 Framework for the Provision of Minibus and Coach Hire for Queen’s University Belfast Lot 2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

34121000

34121500

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKN


Main site or place of performance:

Northern Ireland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Queens University Belfast wishes to create a Framework of experienced bus operators to provide an Executive Minibus and Coach Hire Service for General use and for the Widening Participation Unit (Lot 1), a Minibus and Coach Hire Services for Queen’s Clubs and Societies (Lot 2), a Shuttle Bus Service for the Faculty of Medicine between the Belfast City Hospital and the Royal Victoria Hospital and a Shuttle Bus Service for the Institute of Electronics, Communications and Information Technology (ECIT) between Queens University Elmwood Avenue and the NI Science Park (Lot 3).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Technical / Weighting: 30

Price / Weighting:  70

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Initial Contract Period is 12 months, with the option to extend the contract by up to a further 48 months

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: Lot 3 - Provision of a Shuttle Bus Service for the Faculty of Medicine and ECIT

II.2.1) Title

QUB/2277/22 Framework for the Provision of Minibus and Coach Hire for Queen’s University Belfast Lot 3

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

34121000

34121500

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKN


Main site or place of performance:

Northern Ireland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Queens University Belfast wishes to create a Framework of experienced bus operators to provide an Executive Minibus and Coach Hire Service for General use and for the Widening Participation Unit (Lot 1), a Minibus & Coach Hire Services for Queen’s Clubs and Societies (Lot 2), a Shuttle Bus Service for the Faculty of Medicine between the Belfast City Hospital and the Royal Victoria Hospital and a Shuttle Bus Service for the Institute of Electronics, Communications and Information Technology (ECIT) between Queens University Elmwood Avenue and the NI Science Park (Lot 3).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Technical / Weighting: 30

Price / Weighting:  70

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Initial contract period is 12 months with extensions up to 48 months

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

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:

2022/S 000-017136

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Contract No: QUB/2277/22

Title: Provision of Minibus & Coach Hire for Queen’s General University and WPU

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

13/09/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

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: 8

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

TM Coach Hire

15 Upper Lisburn Road

Belfast

BT10 0GW

UK

Telephone: +44 2890616666

E-mail: tonysloan@btinternet.com

NUTS: UKN

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Quinn Coaches

NI613493

14 Cullentragh Raod

Poyntzpass

BT35 6SD

UK

Telephone: +44 02838318870

E-mail: info@quinncoaches.com

NUTS: UKN

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

J&K Coaches

NI627877

4 Coltrim Road

Moneymore

BT45 7QG

UK

Telephone: +44 02886737776

E-mail: salesmanager@jandkcoaches.com

NUTS: UKN

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Quinn's Coach Hire

NI037334

26/40 Killycanavan Road

Ardboe

BT71 5BP

UK

Telephone: +44 02886737325

E-mail: mail@quinnscoachhire.com

NUTS: UKN

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: : 1 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Contract No: QUB/2277/22

Title: Provision of Minibus and Coach Hire for Queen’s Clubs and Societies

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

13/09/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

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: 7

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

TM Coach Hire

15 Upper Lisburn Road

Belfast

BT10 0GW

UK

Telephone: +44 02890616666

E-mail: tonysloan@btinternet.com

NUTS: UKN

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

J&K Coaches

4 Coltrim Road

Moneymore

BT45 7QG

UK

Telephone: +44 2886737776

E-mail: salesmanager@jandkcoaches.com

NUTS: UKN

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Quinn Coaches

14 Cullentragh Raod

Poyntzpass

BT36 6SD

UK

Telephone: +44 02838318870

E-mail: info@quinncoaches.com

NUTS: UKN

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Quinn's Coach Hire

26/40 Killycanavan Road

Ardboe

BT71 5BP

UK

Telephone: +44 02886737325

E-mail: mail@quinnscoachhire.com

NUTS: UKN

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Belfast Bus Company

Unit 1 Bayview Industrial Estate

Belfast

BT3 9JP

UK

Telephone: +44 02890742444

E-mail: jade@belfastbuscompany.com

NUTS: UKN

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Rooney International Coach Hire Ltd

30 Newry Road

Hilltown

BT34 5TG

UK

Telephone: +44 02840631148

E-mail: info@rooneycoachhire.com

NUTS: UKN

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: : 1 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Contract No: QUB/2277/22

Title: Provision of a Shuttle Bus Service for the Faculty of Medicine and ECIT

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

13/09/2022

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 6

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Rooney International Coach Hire Ltd

30 Newry Road

Hilltown

BT34 5TG

UK

Telephone: +44 02840631148

E-mail: info@rooneycoachhire.com

NUTS: UKN

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: : 1 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Queen's University Belfast

University Road

UK

E-mail: procurement@qub.ac.uk

VI.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

01/11/2022

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
34121000 Buses and coaches Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons
34121500 Coaches Buses and coaches
60172000 Hire of buses and coaches with driver Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
n.lagan@qub.ac.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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