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02 Contract Notice

TrawsCymru Bus Operations T1 Service

  • First published: 31 October 2022
  • Last modified: 31 October 2022

The buyer is not using this website to administer the notice.

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-kuma6s-126081
Published by:
Transport for Wales
Authority ID:
AA50685
Publication date:
31 October 2022
Deadline date:
28 November 2022
Notice type:
02 Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
No

Abstract

Transport for Wales (TfW) is carrying out a procurement advertised in the FTS via Sell2Wales, under the Open Procedure of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to procure TrawsCymru Bus Operations – T1 Service. The T1 contract operates between Aberystwyth and Carmarthen and as part of this new opportunity we will be enhancing the service to include operation by high quality zero emission vehicles provided as part of the contract as well as a base in Carmarthen for driver layovers & vehicle cleaning and charging. Alongside this we will continue to support the integration of bus/rail ticketing as well as invest in marketing & promotion of the service and the opportunities it offers alongside providing a comprehensive driver training programme. CPV: 60000000, 60100000, 60112000, 63520000.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Transport for Wales

3 Llys Cadwyn, Taff Street

Pontypridd

CF37 4TH

UK

Telephone: +44 2921673434

E-mail: procurement@tfw.wales

NUTS: UKL

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://tfw.wales

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA50685

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions

I.5) Main activity

Other: Transportation

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

TrawsCymru Bus Operations T1 Service

Reference number: C000435.00

II.1.2) Main CPV code

60000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Transport for Wales (TfW) is carrying out a procurement advertised in the FTS via Sell2Wales, under the Open Procedure of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to procure TrawsCymru Bus Operations – T1 Service. The T1 contract operates between Aberystwyth and Carmarthen and as part of this new opportunity we will be enhancing the service to include operation by high quality zero emission vehicles provided as part of the contract as well as a base in Carmarthen for driver layovers & vehicle cleaning and charging. Alongside this we will continue to support the integration of bus/rail ticketing as well as invest in marketing & promotion of the service and the opportunities it offers alongside providing a comprehensive driver training programme.

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

63520000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKL14

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Transport for Wales (TfW) is carrying out a procurement advertised in the FTS via Sell2Wales, under the Open Procedure of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to procure TrawsCymru Bus Operations – T1 Service under a bespoke contracting arrangement.

There will be increased hours of operation with earlier and later services from both Carmarthen & Aberystwyth. The service will provide good connectivity at Aberystwyth with service T2 in both directions & with Transport for Wales Rail services. There will also be good connectivity at Carmarthen with Transport for Wales rail services to and from Swansea & Cardiff. The proposed service also lays out optional additional Monday to Saturday evening and Sunday journeys.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Criteria below:

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 45

Price / Weighting:  55

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Option to extend for up to 3 years following the initial period

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: Yes

Description of options:

TfW may require additional services as set out in the tender documentation.

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 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:

Please refer to ITT Tender Documentation

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

III.2.2) Contract performance conditions

Please refer to the ITT Tender Documentation

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: 28/11/2022

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

CY

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: 29/11/2022

Local time: 12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published:

A new tender for the renewal of the service is likely to be advertised at the earliest in 2027.

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.3) Additional information

Tender documents will be available via eTenderWales at:

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/login.do

Please refer to project_51696 and ITT_98903 - TrawsCymru Bus Operations – T1 Service to obtain the tender documentation.

Any tenderer queries and responses and any circulars that may be issued during the tender period are to be communicated exclusively via the eTenderWales portal only. All responses will be shared with all tenderers unless the query is deemed confidential or commercially sensitive.

Please ensure that any enquiries/clarifications raised via eTenderWales are free of any identifiable information, such as their name or the name of their company.

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126081

Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:

Please refer to the ITT Tender Documentation.

(WA Ref:126081)

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

High Court

Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

UK

Telephone: +44 2079477501

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

31/10/2022

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
60112000 Public road transport services Road transport services
60100000 Road transport services Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
63520000 Transport agency services Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services
60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport) Transport and Related Services

Delivery locations

ID Description
1014 South West Wales (Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion)

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

Document family

Notice details
Publication date:
31 October 2022
Deadline date:
28 November 2022 00:00
Notice type:
02 Contract Notice
Authority name:
Transport for Wales
Publication date:
20 March 2023
Notice type:
03 Contract Award Notice - Successful Supplier(s)
Authority name:
Transport for Wales

About the buyer

Main contact:
procurement@tfw.wales
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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