Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Description

This involves the procurement of the operation of “Registered Local Bus services” in the Tyne and Wear area with effect from 1.9.2019. These services are described as “Miscellaneous Workings” and involve the operation of predominantly journeys to/from schools with some “works service” operation. Consequently they are required on Monday to Friday only. It is anticipated that subsequent contracts will be for a term of 1 year with an option to extend for up to an additional 1 year. The contracts will be tendered on a resource basis with tenderers asked to provide a price per day for the operation of 30 miles, and providing an additional price per mile for mileage operated over and above the 30 mile minimum. Vehicles required will be low floor, easy access, and meeting Euro 4 engine emission standards and meeting the requirements of the disability discrimination aspects of the Equality Act with a minimum capacity of 44, 60, 84 and 90 passengers depending on route. This involves the procurement of the operation of “Registered Local Bus services” in the Tyne and Wear area with effect from 1.9.2019. These services are described as “Miscellaneous Workings” and involve the operation of predominantly journeys to/from schools with some “works service” operation. Consequently they are required on Monday to Friday only. It is anticipated that subsequent contracts will be for a term of one year with an option to extend for up to an additional one year. The contracts will be tendered on a resource basis with tenderers asked to provide a price per day for the operation of 30 miles, and providing an additional price per mile for mileage operated over and above the 30 mile minimum. Vehicles required will be low floor, easy access, and meeting Euro 4 engine emission standards and meeting the requirements of the disability discrimination aspects of the Equality Act with a minimum capacity of 44, 60, 84 and 90 passengers depending on route.