Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c15-d7cc-71b9-a0d8-7d98dfa107ae/ntu16836ds-uon-proc-ccl844 awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # NTU/16/836/DS & UoN PROC CCL\\844 [Nottingham Trent University](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nottingham-trent-university) Estimated value £3,940,000 Published 13 Feb 2017 Deadline Closed 3 Apr 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender For the purpose of the tender, Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham will be referred to as The Group. The Group will collaborate during the tender programme to find solutions that best suit its requirements and will manage any contract thereafter jointly. The Group and tenderers benefit from the close geographical location of the awarding authorities. The procurement process is split into the following Lots in accordance with the EU Contract Notice:- • Lot 1 - Ad-Hoc and Non Ad-Hoc Coach Hire • Lot 2 - Ad-Hoc Minibus Hire With Driver • Lot 3 - Ad-Hoc Self Drive Minibus Hire - Nottingham Trent University Only - Lot 1 - The supply of high quality executive and standard coaches in a maculate condition both inside and outside, ranging in sizes from 16 to 85 passengers on a mixture of private hires. The majority of The Groups requirements lies within the United Kingdom and primarily for the transportation to other Universities, Colleges, Schools, Museums, Local Businesses, City Attractions, Airports, Rail Stations, Ferry Ports, Eurostar and sport related trips. The requirements entail a combination of one day tours with one stopping point to more complex journeys with multiple stopping points and in some cases lasting more than one day, including continental journeys. All vehicles must have the suppliers name, branding and vinyls applied to the outside of the vehicle. - Lot 2 - The supply of high quality minibuses to The Group in a maculate condition both inside and outside, consisting of 9, 11, 12, 15 & 17 seaters accompanied with a competent driver. The bulk of this requirement relates to The Groups Sport Departments requirement for minibus transportation, on each term-time Wednesday to sporting facilities across the United Kingdom along with course related field trips. The majority of the private hires for Lot 2 fall within the East Midlands or boarding regions. The Groups' requirements are predominantly for return trips lasting one day however, there may be the odd requirement for minibus hire lasting multiple consecutive days. There will be circumstances whereby a number of minibuses will be required on the same day for the same trip or a variety of trips between The Groups' varying departments. - Lot 3 - The supply of high quality self-drive minibus hire in a maculate condition both inside and outside; consisting of 9, 11, 12, 15 & 17 seaters to Nottingham Trent University. It is vitally important that each minibus is of the highest quality to reflects NTU international standing, prestige and reputation. NTU requires self-drive minibus hire within the United Kingdom, commencing from NTU Campuses; predominantly for course related field trips within the East Midlands and the boarding regions. The rentals will predominantly last one day with vehicles delivered and returned on the same day, however NTU also requires longer three, five and seven days. Deadline for expression of is 9am on 27th March 2017. Read full description ## CPV classification Hire of buses and coaches with driver Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b37ff2ed-30f2-4b73-8462-adfd7d29fcbd) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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