Tender

PQ0196 - Provision of a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Inspector

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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02 Nov 2018 at 08:41

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19 Oct 2018 at 20:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is currently seeking suppliers for the "Provision of a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Inspector" contract, which is classified under machinery-inspection services. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with the deadline for submission set for 2nd November 2018, and the contract expected to commence on 19th November 2018, lasting for two years with a possible one-year extension. Vendors will be required to conduct inspections to ensure the roadworthiness of PS vehicles, minibuses, and tail-hoist vehicles in accordance with DVSA guidelines. Prospective bidders should register through the in-tend system for communication and submission purposes.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle inspection and maintenance services, particularly those with experience in technical inspections and compliance with safety regulations. Firms that provide fleet support services or have expertise in regulatory vehicle standards are well-suited to compete. Given the three-year potential duration and the expectation of thorough inspections, suppliers that can demonstrate reliability and quality in service provision should find this contract advantageous for business growth in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PQ0196 - Provision of a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Inspector

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council requires a supplier for the Provision of a PSV Vehicle Inspector. This contract will be for a period of 2 years commencing 19th November 2018 until 18th November 2020, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months, dependant on the requirement of the service and performance of the supplier. Carry out scheduled and spot check inspections on behalf of the Council to check the roadworthiness of the Contractors vehicles (to include PS Vehicles, Minibuses and Tail-hoist Vehicles) under the Council's Transport Framework in line with the guidelines laid down by the Driving Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). * Inspect the tail lifts / hoists lifting equipment and any associated accessories used to lift persons on the PS Vehicles in line with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations where relevant. * Observe drivers conducting daily walk around checks at Contractors. * Check and examine maintenance records and drivers defect books kept by the Contractor to ensure the provider is maintaining their fleet in line with guidelines laid down in DVSA (Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness) and Birmingham City Council Core Specification. * Give advice to operators to make improvements. * Produce an electronic summary report of the findings and recommendations for each scheduled or spot check inspections undertaken no later than 5 working days of inspection. If however any urgent issues or safety concerns are identified during an inspection, the provider is to take any immediate remedial action required and inform the Council within 24hrs of the inspection * Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with in-tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access the Council's tender Portal:-. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the tender documentation. Your completed tender documentation should be returned by noon 6th November 2018 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c550dc9-552d-46f3-bb8b-6b8c4b69f141
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

34144220 - Breakdown vehicles

34144400 - Road-maintenance vehicles

34210000 - Vehicle bodies

50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services

50112110 - Body-repair services for vehicles

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71631000 - Technical inspection services

71631100 - Machinery-inspection services

71631200 - Technical automobile inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Nov 2018 - 18 Nov 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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