Planning

Framework for the Hire of Light Commercial Vehicles and Tracking System

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

04 Jul 2023 at 14:04

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Jul 2023 at 14:03

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Gateshead Council is initiating a tender process for a framework concerning the hire of Light Commercial Vehicles and a tracking system. This procurement falls under the industry category of Fleet management, repair and maintenance services in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The planning stage involves engagement activities, with the engagement end date set for July 11, 2023.

This tender opportunity with Gateshead Council provides a chance for businesses dealing with vehicle hire and tracking systems to expand their operations. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) would particularly find this opportunity suitable. The Council's requirement for a minimum of 3 vehicles to be located at a specific depot allows for potential business partnerships and collaborations, enhancing growth opportunities for interested suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the Hire of Light Commercial Vehicles and Tracking System

Notice Description

Gateshead Council is seeking to engage a suitable Contractor to provide the Council with its requirements for vehicle hire for Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) (up to 3.5t). The Council also requires a vehicle tracking system for the majority of these vehicles, as well as a small number of its own vehicles. This framework will cover the Council's long term and short-term requirements over the next 36 months with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12-month periods. We currently have 300+ vehicles on hire. All vehicles provided under this framework must: * be less than 5 years old for the duration of the Call-Off Contract, unless otherwise instructed by the Council * be supplied clean and tidy inside and out and be in good mechanical condition and fit for immediate use * conform to all current legal and statutory requirements for the duration of the Call-Off Contract * be fully VCA compliant as appropriate where conversion/modifications have been made * be speed limited to 56 miles per hour upon request * have a label near the fuel filling point indicating the type of fuel required. The Council require the supplier to locate a minimum of 3 vehicles at Park Road Depot for ad hoc hire by the Council. If the vehicles are not in use by the Council the Contractor can utilise them in their day-to-day business upon 24 hours' notice to the Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37b13901-00fd-4658-af8e-7f4b1b9c5af3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66a34f25-7933-4de6-ad6e-5ab69e43e698
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Jul 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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