Goldline Interurban Express Vehicles

Tender description

Ulsterbus Limited is scheduling a phased replacement programme between 2011 – 2014 covering up to 110 vehicles as follows, Up to 50 vehicles in the financial years 2011- 2012 and 2012-2013 with an option for up to 60 further vehicles in the financial years 2012 -2013 and 2013 – 2014. Applications are invited from suppliers who can supply vehicles as generally specified either via outright purchase, financing options or a combination of both. It is anticipated that for any financing methods, contracts would be for seven year terms. It is also anticipated that, irrespective of the procurement route, Translink will continue with in-house maintenance arrangements. This is a requirement for Translink and returns for this section are due by: 12:00 UK Local Time Friday 25th February 2011. Translink is utilising an electronic tendering system to manage this procurement and communicate with Tenderers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued and it is intended that all communications with Translink including the submission of PQQ and Tender responses will be conducted via www.e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk. Unless stated otherwise in these Instructions or in writing from Translink, all communications including queries from Applicants and any PQQ amendments from Translink during the period of this procurement exercise shall be submitted through and published via the online messaging facility provided on the e-sourcing NI portal (see “Messages” section). The onus lies on the applicant to read and keep up to date with all the information published on eSourcing NI in relation to this requirement.