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Approved Contractors for the Integrated Transport Unit (ITU) Framework (2)

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Deadline
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April 06, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
020006-2026
Value
£28,000,000
Location
North West England, United Kingdom
Published
March 20, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 05, 2026

Deadline for Questions

March 30, 2026

Submission Deadline

April 06, 2026

Contract Start Date

August 31, 2026

Budget
£28,000,000
Duration
83 months
Location
North West England
Type
Open Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for Approved Contractors for the Integrated Transport Unit (ITU) Framework Agreement. This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, using the Open Framework Procedure. The original Framework commenced 1 August 2025 for eight (8) years in total. Framework 2 will be for the remaining seven (7) years. It is intended for Framework 2 to commence 1 September 2026, subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. Existing Providers on The Framework will be carried over to the new Framework(2). However, they are invited to resubmit their Operational Route Mileage Charges form as part of this round. Changes to pricing will take effect from 1 September 2026. Open Frameworks are "reopened" (i.e. one Framework in the scheme expires as the next one commenced) periodically throughout the term to allow new suppliers to tender for a place on the Framework. The Open Framework will re-open intermittently, during which periods new providers will be able to gain entry onto the Framework Agreement. Linked to OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051013

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Requirements & Qualifications

10 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (5)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (2)
Technical (1)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS5
--Tenders are to be received for Approved Contractors for the Integrated Transport Unit (ITU) Framework Agreement.
--This procurement is being conducted using the Open Framework Procedure.
--Operational Route Mileage Charges form must be resubmitted by existing providers.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--Bidders must not be subject to any mandatory exclusion grounds as defined by the Procurement Act 2023.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS2
--Bidders must be approved contractors for the Integrated Transport Unit (ITU) Framework Agreement.
--Existing Providers on The Framework will be carried over to the new Framework (2), but are invited to resubmit their Operational Route Mileage Charges form.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--Not specified in the provided text.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--Not specified in the provided text.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for an Integrated Transport Unit Framework Agreement is generally well-structured, with a clear estimated value and duration. However, it lacks specific technical and financial requirements, and the evaluation criteria are not disclosed, impacting transparency.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender adheres to the Procurement Act 2023 and uses an open procedure. The CPV code is appropriate. While deadlines are present, the submission deadline might be considered tight given the complexity of framework agreements. No disputes are noted. The procedure is clear.

Clarity80/100

The description of the framework and its purpose is reasonably clear. The concept of 'reopening' the framework is explained. However, the absence of specified evaluation criteria and detailed technical/financial requirements reduces overall clarity for potential bidders.

Missing evaluation criteria
Completeness70/100

Most basic information is present, including estimated value, duration, and start date. However, crucial details regarding technical capabilities and financial standing are not specified, leaving a significant gap in the tender package. The AI-extracted requirements indicate these are missing.

Technical capability requirements not specified
Financial requirements not specified
Fairness85/100

The tender is an open procedure, promoting broad access. The estimated value is disclosed. The requirement for existing providers to resubmit a specific form is a minor administrative burden but not inherently unfair. The lack of disclosed evaluation criteria is a concern for fairness.

No evaluation criteria specified
Practicality65/100

The tender specifies a contract start date and duration. Financing information is not explicitly detailed. The absence of information regarding e-submission is a drawback. The availability of documents is implied but not confirmed with URLs.

No e-submission specified
Document URLs not provided
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, value, and dates are populated. There are no indications of suspension or disputes. The dates provided are logical within the context of a framework agreement.

Sustainability50/100

There is no explicit mention of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation within the provided text. The tender is not indicated as EU funded.

No green procurement mentioned
No social aspects mentioned

Strengths

Clear estimated value and contract duration
Open procedure for broad access
Adherence to Procurement Act 2023
Appropriate CPV code provided

Concerns

Missing technical and financial requirements
Evaluation criteria not disclosed
Lack of explicit e-submission details
No sustainability considerations mentioned

Recommendations

1. Specify detailed technical and financial requirements.
2. Publish the evaluation criteria to enhance transparency and fairness.
3. Clarify the e-submission process and provide necessary links.

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