Tender

Soft Market Test - Low Carbon Fleet Plan

ASPIRE HOUSING

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Tender

05 Aug 2024 at 11:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aspire Housing has initiated a tender titled "Soft Market Test - Low Carbon Fleet Plan" within the Vehicle-fleet-support services industry category. This procurement process focuses on transforming the existing fleet to a low-carbon alternative by 2030. The soft market test aims to explore options for electric vehicles or other alternative fuels to replace diesel/petrol vehicles. The procurement falls under the services category and will be conducted in various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, among others. Key dates include the tender period ending on 16 August 2024 and the project findings expected by the end of September 2024, with vehicle procurement commencing in October 2024. The current procurement stage is the tender, which was published on 5 August 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electric vehicles, energy-efficiency consultancy services, and vehicle-fleet-support services. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, making it accessible for diverse business types to engage. With the objective of transitioning to a low-carbon fleet, businesses equipped with innovative green technology solutions stand to benefit substantially from contributing to Aspire Housing's long-term environmental strategy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test - Low Carbon Fleet Plan

Notice Description

We're looking how to transform our fleet to a low carbon one by 2030. Before we look to procure our fleet we need to ascertain the future of electric cars or alternative fueled cars to diesel/petrol vehicles (the procurement is a different project). Following the proposal we will need to commence the plan and have findings by end of September 24 so we can procure vehicles in October 24. Additional information: Please access this soft market test via In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/aspirehousing/aspx/Tenders/Current Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-277d8cc0-a914-48b1-ace1-72718b83c777
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc79418a-c0d7-4e2b-86f4-8b914e7367c1
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
SME, VCSE
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

34144900 - Electric vehicles

50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Aug 2024 - 16 Sep 2024 30 days
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
ASPIRE HOUSING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
N-U-L
Postcode
ST5 0QW
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
May Bank
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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