Operation of Electric Fastrack Bus Services in Kent
Kent County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedOperation of Electric Fastrack Bus Services in Kent
Awarded 31 Mar 2024
Awarded31 Mar 2024
Value£120,000,000.00
AgencyKent County Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Expires in 2y 5mo5y term, 52% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2024Expires 31 Mar 2029
About
Kent County Council awarded a contract to London General Transport services Ltd for the operation of electric Fastrack bus services.
The contract covers the provision of a bus depot, resource management, high-quality customer service, a dedicated electric bus fleet, ticketing services, and electric vehicle repairs and maintenance.
The initial scope is limited to the Fastrack Kent Thameside network, with an option to include the Fastrack Dover network or similar cross-boundary services in Kent.
The contract value is AUD 120,000,000, and Kent County Council reserves the right to extend the contract period by up to an additional 5 years with three months' written notice.
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