Double-decker buses

Tender description

The framework agreement is intended to permit the purchase of double-deck diesel-electric hybrid buses from the supplier during the period of the framework agreement. It is envisaged that up to 600 buses may be purchased under this framework agreement. However, the contracting authority reserves the right to purchase a lower or higher amount of buses or not to place any purchase orders under the framework agreement. For further information please see the tender documents. The framework agreement is intended to permit the purchase of double-deck diesel-electric hybrid buses from the supplier during the period of the framework agreement. It is envisaged that up to 600 buses may be purchased under this framework agreement. However, the contracting authority reserves the right to purchase a lower or higher amount of buses or not to place any purchase orders under the framework agreement. The buses to be provided under the framework agreement are intended to: — be double-deck vehicles with a minimum of 40 seats on the upper deck, a minimum of 17 seats (not including longitudinal tip-up seats) on the lower deck and an overall capacity (including standees) of 70 passengers or greater, subject to the vehicle length not exceeding 11,50 metres, — be equipped with a chassis incorporating a low-floor section within which the following are located: —— a wide front entrance doorway fitted with a twin-leaf door and a motorised ramp suitable for unaided wheelchair access; —— a dedicated wheelchair space, which can be easily accessed from the front entrance doorway ramp. ——— a dedicated buggy space, which can be easily accessed from the front entrance doorway ramp, and —— a wide centre exit doorway fitted with a twin-leaf door: — conform to EU/UNECE vehicle category M3 and belong to UNECE Class I, — be designed for both seated and standing passengers, — be suitable for use on city and suburban routes with frequent passenger stops, — be suitable for travelling on mixed roadways at speeds of up to 65 kilometres per hour, — meet the relevant definition of a ‘clean vehicle’ under the European Union’s (EU’s) forthcoming revised Directive on the promotion of clean and energy-efficient road transport vehicles (a.k.a. the ‘Clean Vehicles Directive’), which is anticipated to enter into force from mid-2021 onwards, — be capable of zero-tailpipe-emissions operation, in order to leverage the air quality benefits of zero-emission vehicles in advance of the roll-