Land Train Concession at Sandwell Valley - AWARD

Land Train Concession at Sandwell Valley

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting quotations from responsible and suitable operators to supply and operate a Land Train within Sandwell Valley.

Designated locations are listed in the specification.

Term of Contract

The concession will be for a one (1) year period commencing 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023 with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

Value of Contract

Operators will provide a cost for a one (1) year period for concession 2022/2023 and price will be awarded on the bidder whose proposal represents the highest bid. Concession period 2023/2024 is not a guaranteed year and operators will provide a cost for Information purposes only should the Sandwell Valley Management Team decide to invoke the option to extend the concession for a further 12 months.

Payment Concession Fees

Payment Concession Fees will remain fixed for the first 12 months of the contract. Making 2 payments per financial year. However, if the concession is extended for a further 12 months, a meeting with the Sandwell Valley Management Team and the successful operator will be held.

Appointment of Service Provider

To appoint a single provider for the provision of a Land Train Concession 2022-2023.

The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents.

To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'.

For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.

Closing date: Tuesday 29 March 2022 at 15:00hrs