Greater Christchurch Future Bus Services Procurement
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About this tender
Overview Environment Canterbury Regional Council is planning its Future Bus Services Contract Procurement for the Greater Christchurch bus network and is inviting market participants to take part in market engagement to inform the upcoming procurement. About The current PTOM bus partnering contracts commenced in 2020 and all expire concurrently in November 2029. Purpose Environment Canterbury Regional Council would like to invite wider market participants to take part in market engagement to inform the Future Bus Services Contracts. This is inclusive of incumbent operators (PTOs), PTOs who may be looking to enter the Canterbury market, and any industry bodies and affected trade unions. The Council expects to go to market in early to mid-2027 to procure the entirety of the Greater Christchurch bus network, and is open to tailoring a procurement process that aligns with market interest, capacity and capability. This RFI provides an opportunity for the market to provide feedback and shape the upcoming procurement and contracts that will be adopted for the next generation bus contracts in Greater Christchurch. Enquiries Contact: Fernanda Martins Email: Fernanda.Martins@ecan.govt.nz
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