II.1)
Scope of the procurement
Pre-Qualification for the Competition for Appointment to a Single Supplier Framework Agreement for the Purchase of Double-Deck Electric Buses
34121300
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Double-decker buses
Supplies
II.1.4)
Short description
The Contracting Authority is seeking to enter into a single supplier framework agreement for the supply of double-deck electric buses. It is envisaged that up to 800 buses may be purchased under this framework agreement. However, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to purchase a lower or higher amount of buses or not to place any purchase orders under the framework agreement.
The buses to be provided under the Framework Agreement are intended to:
• be double-deck battery-electric vehicles that meet the relevant definition of a ‘zero emission vehicle’ under the European Union’s (EU’s) revised ‘Clean Vehicles Directive’ 2019/1161/EU;
• be equipped with a minimum usable battery capacity (i.e. usable energy) of 300kWh, with the batteries being capable of being recharged, at a minimum, from a 150kW power supply via a CCS 2.0 compatible charging gun.
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
34121000
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Buses and coaches
34121100
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Public-service buses
34121400
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Low-floor buses
34144910
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Electric buses
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The Contracting Authority is seeking to enter into a single supplier framework agreement for the supply of double-deck electric buses. It is envisaged that up to 800 buses may be purchased under this framework agreement. However, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to purchase a lower or higher amount of buses or not to place any purchase orders under the framework agreement.
The buses to be provided under the Framework Agreement are intended to:
• be double-deck battery-electric vehicles that meet the relevant definition of a ‘zero emission vehicle’ under the European Union’s (EU’s) revised ‘Clean Vehicles Directive’ 2019/1161/EU;
• be equipped with a minimum usable battery capacity (i.e. usable energy) of 300kWh, with the batteries being capable of being recharged, at a minimum, from a 150kW power supply via a CCS 2.0 compatible charging gun;
• feature a minimum of 41 seats on the upper deck, a minimum of 19 seats (not including tip-up seats) on the lower deck and an overall capacity (including standees) of 75 passengers or greater, subject to the vehicle length not exceeding 11.50 metres;
• be equipped with a chassis incorporating a low-floor section within which the following are located:
a wide front passenger doorway fitted with twin-leaf doors and capable of being fitted with a wide powered ramp suitable for unaided wheelchair access;
a permanent wheelchair space, which can be easily accessed from the front passenger doorway ramp;
a dedicated area for the accommodation of at least one unfolded pram or pushchair or buggy, which can be easily accessed from the front passenger doorway ramp; and
a wide centre passenger doorway fitted with a twin-leaf door and capable of being fitted with a wide manual ramp suitable for unaided wheelchair access;
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
Duration in months:
30
This contract is subject to renewal:
yes
Description of renewals:
At the discretion of the Authority the agreement may be extend for an additional 30 months.
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