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Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

University of Hertfordshire Higher Education Corporation

College Lane

Hatfield

AL10 9AB

Contact

Procurement Department

Email

c.k.newbery [at] herts.ac.uk

Telephone

+44 1707284000

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKH23 - Hertfordshire

Internet address(es)

Main address

Buyer's address

I.3) Communication

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

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned 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 - Electric buses

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

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1 – Electric Buses

Lot No

1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 34144910 - Electric buses

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKH23 - Hertfordshire

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 date

26 November 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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) Description

II.2.1) Title

Lot 2 – Charging Infrastructure

Lot No

2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 45315300 - Electricity supply installations

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKH23 - Hertfordshire

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 date

26 November 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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 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

Section IV. Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about the 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 November 2024

Local time

12:00pm

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

English

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

25 November 2024

Local time

12:00pm

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

Country

United Kingdom