Award

Officer Response Vehicles

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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10 Sep 2024 at 17:07

Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council has completed its procurement process for supplying Officer Response Vehicles, which falls under the industry category of emergency vehicles. The tender, identified as CORNWALL001-DN740273-13791590, is part of the council's initiative to replace existing Officer Response cars with electric vehicles (EVs) to support their goal of achieving carbon neutrality. This direct award procurement, valued at £729,111.52, was awarded to Volvo Car UK Ltd. The contract commences on 27 August 2024 and is set to conclude on 26 August 2027, with deliveries to be made within England, United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period ending on 15 August 2024 and the award being published on 10 September 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of emergency vehicles, particularly those with capabilities in producing electric vehicles. The focus on carbon neutrality indicates a growing demand for eco-friendly solutions, making this a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in sustainable automotive technology to showcase their innovations. While the direct award method limits competition, firms capable of partnering with large entities such as councils might find opportunities in future tenders involving similar requirements. Companies that have established relationships with public sector buyers and can offer cutting-edge, environmentally friendly transport solutions would be well-suited to seek similar contracts.

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Notice Title

Officer Response Vehicles

Notice Description

Replace Officer Response cars with EVs as part of Cornwall Council's drive towards carbon neutrality

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c088b86-c88e-40c2-8d84-912ace981474
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94923d29-5877-4e72-abdf-39399e80bfb2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34114100 - Emergency vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£729,111 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£729,111 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2024 - 26 Aug 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
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
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLVO CAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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