THE 10 QUESTIONS TO WHICH THE ANSWER MUST BE “YES” FOR AN URBAN BUS ACQUISITION PROJECT TO BE SUCCESSFUL

1. Do I have a clear plan of the  STAKEHOLDERS (both institutional and non-institutional) concerned by my project and their respective skills and roles?
If no, go directly to :
> Mapping of urbanmobility stakeholders

3. Have I drawn up a draft technical SPECIFICATION DOCUMENT; has it been validated by institutional and professional stakeholders?
If no, go directly to :
> Characteristics of the local context (physical environment)
> Technical specifications
> Sourcing and adjustments to the technical specifications

5. Have I planned or do I already have the necessary DEPOT and MAINTENANCE infrastructures, as well as sufficiently developed organisation and maintenance methods?
If no, go directly to :
> Characteristics of the local context (physical environment)
> Maintenance organisation

7. Have I included the development of SYSTÈMES D’INFORMATION VOYAGEURS (traveller information systems), new pricing (ticketing) and/or Système d’Aide à l’Exploitation (operations assistance system) in my project?
If no, go directly to :
> The operating environment perceived by travellers
> The operating environment at the service of the operator

9. Have I established a FINANCIAL PLAN that clearly defines an acquisition schedule (based on simulations, a resource mobilisation schedule and the respective contributions of the various stakeholders) and takes into account the operating and maintenance costs?
If no, go directly to :
> Invitation to tender procedure
> Financial arrangement – fund raising

2. Have I identified the current SUPPLY gaps and future NEEDS in terms of network development, route creation, etc.) I need to establish my multi-year estimates of vehicle needs?
If no, go directly to :
> The transport offer and its outlook
> Existing bus fleet: inventory and outlook
> Development outlook for the transport system

4. Have I identified needs for adjustments and additions to the LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY TEXTS (vehicle approval, operating specifications, type of fuel, etc.)?
If no, go directly to :
> Adaptation of the legislative and regulatory texts

6. Have I identified any needs for IMPROVING THE QUALIFICATIONS of the staff?
If no, go directly to :
> Improving jobs and qualifications – New jobs        

8. Was a pre-market consultation conducted on the manufacturers in order to assess THE STATE OF THE MARKET and adjust my technical specifications in particular?
If no, go directly to :
> Technical specifications
> Sourcing and adjustments to the technical specifications

10. Do I now have all the elements to LAUNCH AN INVITATION TO TENDER?
If yes, go further:
> Follow-up of the project
> “Macro” effects of the project on the urban agglomeration