TfGM Vehicle Retrofit – Euro6 Compliance 2021

Concepts

• clean vehicle retrofit accreditation scheme
• manchester
• installation services
• tfgm vehicle retrofit
• tfgm
• euro6 compliance
• yellow school buses
• reference details
• transport equipment
• last-stop position

Location

Manchester

Description

TfGM are looking to procure an exhaust aftertreatment (Selective Catalytic Reduction and Trap - SCRT) retrofit solution for a minimum 52 Optare Hybrid Versa Yellow School Buses, and maintenance services associated with this. It is necessary that the supplier obtains Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme (CVRAS) approval for this solution.The retrofit installation must be completed by March 2022 at the latest, however this is a last-stop position and TfGM would prefer a solution that can be implemented as soon as possible. It is envisaged that the contract will be based on a 5 year term, with the option to extend for up to three years.

Total Quantity or Scope

TfGM has a fleet of 81 Optare Hybrid (LCEB) buses procured between 2010 and 2014 under multiple successful bids to Department for Transport’s Green Bus Fund. The buses operate on the following subsidised service contracts; Yellow School Buses (52), Manchester Free Bus (10), General Network (17) and Bolton Metroshuttle (2). TfGM are looking to procure an exhaust aftertreatment (Selective Catalytic Reduction and Trap - SCRT) retrofit solution for a minimum 52 Optare Hybrid Versa Yellow School Buses, and maintenance services associated with this. It is necessary that the supplier obtains Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme (CVRAS) approval for this solution.The retrofit installation must be completed by March 2022 at the latest, however this is a last-stop position and TfGM would prefer a solution that can be implemented as soon as possible. It is envisaged that the contract will be based on a 5 year term, with the option to extend for up to three years.

Renewal Options

The agreement includes three options to extend the agreement in each case for a further 12 months.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
• 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are not available.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://procontract.due-north.com/register The reference details for this tender are: Title: TfGM Vehicle Retrofit – Euro6 Compliance 2021 Project Code: DN532020 Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: http://procontract.due-north.com/register Additional information and visibility of Invitation to Tender documentation is via http://procontract.due-north.com/register and the opportunity is entitled ‘TfGM Vehicle Retrofit – Euro6 Compliance 2021’. • Please note the return date and time in IV2.2 is the final date for submission of the completed Invitation to Tender, • This Procurement process will be conducted through the ProContract e-tendering portal and any submission made outside of this portal will be disqualified, • All communications, including tender submission must be written in English and priced in pounds sterling, • Nothing in this procurement process is intended to form any express or implied contractual relationship between parties unless and until the award of a contract is concluded, • Any contract entered into as a result of this procurement will be considered to be a contract governed by English Law and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England and Wales, • TfGM is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses (including third party costs, fees or expenses) incurred by those expressing an interest in, negotiating or tendering for this contract opportunity, • TfGM reserves the right to terminate this procurement process or to amend or vary the process at any time prior to the conclusion of the award of contract without liability to any party, • Applicants are advised that the most economically advantageous tender or any tender will not automatically be accepted.