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EV Mobile Library Vehicle

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Jan 2025 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of an electric vehicle (EV) mobile library to Torton Bodies Limited. This procurement falls under the specialist vehicles industry category and aims to replace the current library vehicle while also developing an outreach service. The contract, valued at £254,000, was completed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract start on 20th December 2024, with completion expected by 1st August 2025. The delivery location is noted as Worcester, postcode WR5 2NP.

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Notice Title

EV Mobile Library Vehicle

Notice Description

Worcestershire County Council secured a grant to fund the replacement of its current library vehicle with a new electric vehicle (EV), mobile library. It is also intended that the new vehicle be utilised to develop an outreach service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f7b55f3-142c-4b64-9f8c-20188f0553cf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5051738f-f760-4862-a2ce-931ae066566c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£254,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£254,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2024 - 1 Aug 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TORTON BODIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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