Tender

Supply of Scrap Cars

MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 10:56

Tender Notice
Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 18:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Merseyside Fire & Rescue Authority is seeking bids for the procurement of scrap cars for training purposes under the tender titled "Supply of Scrap Cars". The procurement falls under the industry category of "Slag, dross, ferrous waste and scrap". This open procedure, valued at £150,000, will supply up to 400 cars annually, depending on the training needs and demonstration demands. The cars are to be delivered to Fire Stations within Merseyside and collected by the supplier once training is complete. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a tender period ending on 18th March 2025, and the contract expected to run from 1st April 2025 until 31st March 2027.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers with experience in providing scrap cars. Given the steady annual demand, businesses in the scrap and waste industry or those dealing with miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery will find this procurement especially suitable. Additionally, the tender is geared towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs), making it an advantageous opportunity for smaller suppliers looking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector market. The long-term contract also provides a stable revenue stream for the successful bidder.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Scrap Cars

Notice Description

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service seeks bids from suitably experienced suppliers of scrap cars to be used for training purposes. Up to 400 cars are needed annually depending on training requirements and other demonstration demands. These vehicles will be delivered to Fire Stations within Merseyside and collected by the supplier once the training has been completed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5327f40a-e4fb-4152-a990-f7613b36d3ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb2fa4c4-2303-4aaf-be2f-e10bf1d7723f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

14630000 - Slag, dross, ferrous waste and scrap

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L30 4YD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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