Tender

P0603 - ULEV Hackney Carriage Try-Before-You-Buy Scheme

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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29 Sep 2021 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council is inviting tenders for the "P0603 - ULEV Hackney Carriage Try-Before-You-Buy Scheme", focusing on the provision of Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles (ULEV) for licensed Hackney Carriage drivers in Birmingham. This procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for noon on 1st November 2021. The contract, which will commence on 13th December 2021, has a duration of 20 months, culminating on 7th August 2023. Interested suppliers are required to register via the council's e-tendering system, and the process involves three distinct phases: a mobilisation period, a 12-month operational period for the scheme, followed by vehicle sales to qualified drivers.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in motor vehicles, particularly those who can supply or lease Ultra-Low Emission vehicles. Companies with experience in vehicle licensing, insurance, and performance management will be well-suited to participate. The contract encourages active engagement from SMEs, enabling them to access a defined segment within the rapidly growing market for sustainable transport solutions. Suppliers that can provide a minimum of five vehicles along with comprehensive support services are likely to find a promising avenue for business growth through this initiative.

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Notice Title

P0603 - ULEV Hackney Carriage Try-Before-You-Buy Scheme

Notice Description

The Council requires a supplier for the provision of an Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles (ULEV) Hackney Carriage 'Try-Before-You-Buy' Scheme that operates in Birmingham and is available exclusively to Hackney Carriage drivers who hold a valid license with the Council. This contract will be for a period of 20 months commencing and expiring on the following indicative dates: 13th December 2021 until 7th August 2023. A summary of these requirements is detailed below. o The Provider will make available a minimum of 5 LEVC TX Vista Comfort Plus vehicles for use on a Try-Before-You-Buy basis. o The Scheme must be open for application by any Birmingham City Council licensed Hackney Carriage driver and prioritised as per the Specification. o The vehicles must be made available to a User for a full Try-Before-You-Buy Period of 2-months. o Each vehicle must be operated for six full Try-Before-You-Buy Periods. o The Provider shall licence and pay all licensing fees, taxes and insurance required for the vehicle. o The Provider will present monthly performance management information to the Council. o At the end of the Scheme, the vehicles must be sold exclusively to Birmingham Licensed Hackney Carriage drivers and prioritised as per the Specification. o The contract period will include the following three stages in sequential order: - an 8-week mobilisation period; - the Try-Before-You-Buy Scheme will be in operation for a period of 12 months; and vehicle sales will take place up to 6 months after the Try-Before-You- Buy Scheme ends The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 10th November 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2a7c66e-e068-4939-8fae-82323bdfbbd2
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Dec 2021 - 7 Aug 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Siobhan McDonald
Contact Email
siobhan.mcdonald@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 303 5113

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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