Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

Description

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of a high quality and cost effective Education and Social Care Transport Service. The requirements covers bus, taxi, minibus and wheelchair accessible vehicles. The DPS is structured into the following 5 lots: Lot 1: 4-8 seat vehicles; Lot 2: 9-16 seat vehicles; Lot 3: 17-49 seat vehicles; Lot 4: 50+ seat vehicles; Lot 5: Wheelchair accessible vehicles. The DPS commenced on 1.9.2016 and will run for an initial period of 5 years with an option to be extended for a further period of up to 24 months (reviewable on an annual basis and subject to performance). Note 1: The authority is using eTenderWales to carry out further competitions under this DPS. Note 2: Round 2 PQQ is active and will remain live and accessible to potential tenderers for the duration of the DPS. There is a separate Contract Notice covering Round 2 and the PQQ is available on eTenderWales and is open to all bidders. The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to vehicles with a capacity of between 4 and 8 seats. The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to vehicles with a capacity of between 9 and 16 seats. The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to vehicles with a capacity of between 17 and 49 seats. The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to vehicles with a capacity of more than 50 seats. The procurement will comprise of individual scheduled routes appropriate to wheelchair accessible vehicles.