Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Hertfordshire Higher Education Corporation
College Lane
Hatfield
AL10 9AB
UK
Contact person: Procurement Department
Telephone: +44 1707284000
E-mail: c.k.newbery@herts.ac.uk
NUTS: UKH23
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.herts.ac.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
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
Bus Fleet Electrification - 2024
Reference number: 24044
II.1.2) Main CPV code
34144910
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise on behalf of Universitybus Ltd trading as Uno Bus, for the purchase of twenty two (22) single deck electric buses and 14 battery chargers with the associated charging infrastructure to be installed at our Hatfield depot (Uno Bus, Gypsy Moth Avenue, Hatfield, AL10 9BS).This tender exercise is comprised of two separate lots; Lot 1 is for the two-phased delivery of the 22 buses, with Lot 2 being for the 14 chargers and associated infrastructure, however, please note that we would also be open combined bids that cover both Lots 1 and 2 and as a full solution.
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 – Electric Buses
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34144910
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 is for the two-phased delivery of 22 single deck, electric buses. Phase 1 to be delivered In September 2025, with Phase 2 in April 2026. The University’s full requirements are detailed in the attached Specification and Options Pricing Sheet
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
26/11/2027
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 – Charging Infrastructure
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45315300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 is for the installation of 14 chargers, associated charging infrastructure and charging management system to support the buses from Lot 1. We require 2 chargers to be installed ASAP at EVCS Points 12 and 13 (please note the cables and power connections are already present and installation/connection of the chargers is all that is required). The remainder of work required is detailed fully in the attached site diagrams and other supplementary design documents.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
26/11/2027
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Details as listed in the tender documents
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
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:
25/11/2024
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
25/11/2024
Local time: 12:00
Place:
University of Hertfordshire
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Crown Commercial Services
Liverpool
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
28/10/2024