Procedura aperta, svolta in modalità telematica, per la fornitura di n. 4 Autobus alimentati a metano per il servizio di trasporto pubblico locale urbano su gomma in area a domanda debole - comune di vicchio

The contract timeline includes the following elements:

• Contract Stipulation: The contract will be stipulated within 60 days after the award becomes effective, but not before 32 days from the last communication of the award decision.
• Total Duration: The completion of the buses, including all required fittings, must occur within 300 natural and consecutive days from the start date of the supply execution.
• Delivery Milestone: The supplier must deliver the bus to the contracting authority's premises within 7 days from the conformity verification certificate.
• Project Completion Documentation: The Municipality of Vicchio is required to submit documentation proving the completion of the bus investment project to the Tuscany Region by December 31, 2026.

The contract start date and end date are not explicitly stated as fixed calendar dates, but are instead defined by the "start date of the supply execution" and the "completion of the supply" within 300 days.

The core scope of work for this tender is the supply of four new methane buses (M3 class I) that are methane-powered from origin and not subsequently transformed. These buses are intended for the Local Public Transport service on the weak demand network, with the overall objective of renewing the existing bus fleet.

Key deliverables and requirements include:

• Supply of four new methane buses: These must meet specific technical characteristics as detailed in the Technical Report and Tender Specifications.
• 24-month warranty: A warranty period of 24 months is required for the supplied buses.
• Branding and inscriptions: The buses must include the inscription "Comune di Vicchio" and its logo. Additionally, a panel must be inserted under the Italian State and Tuscany Region logos, stating "Finanziato con risorse del Ministero delle Infrastrutture e della Mobilità Sostenibili" (Financed with resources from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Sustainable Mobility).
• Environmental compliance: The supply must adhere to the Minimum Environmental Criteria (CAM) for road transport vehicles, as outlined in the Ministerial Decrees of May 8, 2012, and June 17, 2021.
• Quality and regulatory compliance: The execution of the supply must conform to the rules of good practice and comply with all applicable regional, national, and European regulations.
• Post-sales assistance: Declarations regarding post-sales assistance are a required part of the technical documentation.
• Technical offer improvements: Any improvements and additional provisions included in the technical offer, if accepted by the Contracting Authority, are to be incorporated without additional costs.