Bus Procurement for Public Transport in Bulgaria

This public procurement opportunity involves the delivery of buses divided into specific categories: Category 1 – Delivery of a new bus with a maximum permissible weight over 5 tons and seating capacity between 48 to 55; Category 2 – Delivery of a new bus with a maximum permissible weight not exceeding 5 tons and seating capacity between 19 to 22. The procurement also includes warranty services for the buses, which cover necessary maintenance to uphold the warranty obligations of the contractor. Warranty services include repairs for technical faults and damages not caused by the contracting authority, covered under warranty terms. Participants must propose a specific warranty period for each category, adhering to the minimum requirements set by the contracting authority. The nature of the procurement and specific technical requirements are detailed in the technical specifications attached to the participation guidelines. According to Article 104, paragraph 2 of the Public Procurement Act, the evaluation of technical and price proposals will occur before reviewing compliance documents. The contracting authority opens this public procurement based on Article 18, paragraph 1, item 1 of the Public Procurement Act, in connection with Article 20, paragraph 1, item 1, letter 'b' – 'open procedure'. The procurement is unfunded, and the contract will be concluded under the conditions of Article 114 of the Public Procurement Act.