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Contract notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 08/07/2022

External Reference: 2022-591877

FTS Reference: 2022-011760

Contract notice

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

University of Exeter
RC000653
Northcote House
Exeter
EX4 4QH
UK
Contact person: Jodie Underhay
E-mail: j.underhay@exeter.ac.uk
NUTS code:  UKK4 -  Devon
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.exeter.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=46475&B=EXETER
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
electronically via:  https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=46475&B=EXETER
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
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

Provision of a Framework for Taxi & Coach Hire Services
Reference number:  UOE/2021/050/JU
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

60170000  -  Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

At present, the University issues work for taxi and coach hire on an ad-hoc basis. To ensure compliance, consistency and efficiency of contract management, we are going out to tender to appoint suppliers to a framework agreement which can be utilised by end users across the University campuses.
The University of Exeter is looking to appoint suppliers to a framework covering the following four lots:
Lot 1: Taxi Hire – Short Distance
Lot 2: Taxi Hire – Long Distance
Lot 3: Coach Hire (Exeter)
Lot 4: Coach Hire (Cornwall)
For Lots 1 and 2 we will appoint a single supplier for each Lot. For Lots 3 and 4, we will we appoint multiple suppliers. Bidders may apply for more than one lot.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 3000000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for  all lots
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:  
Lots 1 and 2
Lots 3 and 4
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 1 - Taxi Hire Short Distance
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

34121000  -  Buses and coaches
34121500  -  Coaches
60120000  -  Taxi services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKK4 -  Devon
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

At present, the University issues work for taxi and coach hire on an ad-hoc basis. To ensure compliance, consistency and efficiency of contract management, we are going out to tender to appoint suppliers to a framework agreement which can be utilised by end users across the University campuses.
The University of Exeter is looking to appoint suppliers to a framework covering the following four lots:
Lot 1: Taxi Hire – Short Distance
Lot 2: Taxi Hire – Long Distance
Lot 3: Coach Hire (Exeter)
Lot 4: Coach Hire (Cornwall)
For Lots 1 and 2 we will appoint a single supplier for each Lot. For Lots 3 and 4, we will we appoint multiple suppliers. Bidders may apply for more than one lot.
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

Duration in months: 48
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 - Taxi Hire Long Distance
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

34121000  -  Buses and coaches
34121500  -  Coaches
60120000  -  Taxi services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKK4 -  Devon
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

1.1 At present, the University issues work for taxi and coach hire on an ad-hoc basis. To ensure compliance, consistency and efficiency of contract management, we are going out to tender to appoint suppliers to a framework agreement which can be utilised by end users across the University campuses.
The University of Exeter is looking to appoint suppliers to a framework covering the following four lots:
Lot 1: Taxi Hire – Short Distance
Lot 2: Taxi Hire – Long Distance
Lot 3: Coach Hire (Exeter)
Lot 4: Coach Hire (Cornwall)
For Lots 1 and 2 we will appoint a single supplier for each Lot. For Lots 3 and 4, we will we appoint multiple suppliers. Bidders may apply for more than one lot.
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

Duration in months: 48
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 3 - Coach Hire (Exeter)
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

34121000  -  Buses and coaches
34121500  -  Coaches
60120000  -  Taxi services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKK4 -  Devon
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

At present, the University issues work for taxi and coach hire on an ad-hoc basis. To ensure compliance, consistency and efficiency of contract management, we are going out to tender to appoint suppliers to a framework agreement which can be utilised by end users across the University campuses.
The University of Exeter is looking to appoint suppliers to a framework covering the following four lots:
Lot 1: Taxi Hire – Short Distance
Lot 2: Taxi Hire – Long Distance
Lot 3: Coach Hire (Exeter)
Lot 4: Coach Hire (Cornwall)
For Lots 1 and 2 we will appoint a single supplier for each Lot. For Lots 3 and 4, we will we appoint multiple suppliers. Bidders may apply for more than one lot.
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

Duration in months: 48
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 4 - Coach Hire (Cornwall)
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

34121000  -  Buses and coaches
34121500  -  Coaches
60120000  -  Taxi services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKK4 -  Devon
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

At present, the University issues work for taxi and coach hire on an ad-hoc basis. To ensure compliance, consistency and efficiency of contract management, we are going out to tender to appoint suppliers to a framework agreement which can be utilised by end users across the University campuses.
1The University of Exeter is looking to appoint suppliers to a framework covering the following four lots:
Lot 1: Taxi Hire – Short Distance
Lot 2: Taxi Hire – Long Distance
Lot 3: Coach Hire (Exeter)
Lot 4: Coach Hire (Cornwall)
For Lots 1 and 2 we will appoint a single supplier for each Lot. For Lots 3 and 4, we will we appoint multiple suppliers. Bidders may apply for more than one lot.
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

Duration in months: 48
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.1.2)

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 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:  10/06/2022
Local time:  12:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  10/06/2022
Local time:  12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Royal Courts of Justice
London
UK