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Quite an exacting vehicle spec here. But I'd guess the 25% EV requirement by the end of this year is incorrect - the contract doesn't even start till next year

Arrow Cars has the current contract, at least according to someone in the comments...


Bristol Airport seeks taxi firm partner for five year contract

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bris ... m-10503299

The contract is for five years with the potential to extend by a further two years

Bristol Airport has announced a search for a taxi firm to partner with as part of its new transport interchange plans. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) launch invites premium and fully licensed taxi and private hire services to bid for the contract at the airport.

The successful provider has been promised a 'premium taxi office location' close to the terminal. The airport has also offered advertising support for the winning bid.

The contract is for a single provider which is able to offer a 24/7 service to and from the airport in Lulsgate Bottom. It would initially be for five years, with the potential to extend by a further two years.

According to the airport it is 'essential' that the fleet of vehicles are less than three-and-a-half years old and 75 per cent of the fleet are hybrid or electric from the beginning of the contract and at least 25 per cent are fully electric by the end of 2025.

Any firms interested in the bid have also been told they must have a "high standard of cleanliness, a first-class level of customer service and consistent branding across all vehicles".

The airport is currently going through a £400m upgrade - including the construction of the £60m 'Public Transport Interchange' and car park.

Rupert Lawrie, commercial director for Bristol Airport, said: “We are looking forward to hearing from businesses who would like to tender for our private hire taxi service at such an exciting time. We welcome applications from all companies that offer an extremely high level of customer comfort and service and who also operate with sustainability at the forefront of their business. A clean and efficient fleet of vehicles is paramount.”

Expressions of interest for the bid are open until Tuesday, September 23 and initial bids are then due by October 14. There will be a stage two before a final offer with the final outcome announcement due on November 20. The firm would be due to start the contract on February 1 next year.