Planning

Market Research to assist Specifications of 3.5t vehicles (various) for Canterbury City Council

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

31 Oct 2023 at 12:16

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Canterbury City Council is conducting a planning stage procurement process titled "Market Research to assist Specifications of 3.5t vehicles (various)". The procurement is in the transport equipment industry category and is located in Canterbury, United Kingdom. The engagement end date for market research is 31st January 2024.

This tender by Canterbury City Council presents an opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, in the transport equipment sector to discuss and provide input on proposed specifications for 3.5t vehicles. The Council aims to issue final specifications for tendering purposes, seeking cost-effective solutions that meet both immediate and long-term needs. Businesses interested can engage in a soft market testing dialogue with the Council to explore alternative options and demonstrate their ability to deliver effective solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Research to assist Specifications of 3.5t vehicles (various) for Canterbury City Council

Notice Description

Canterbury CIty Council would like to meet with body builders to discuss the Councils proposed specifications with the aim :- To have a 2 way conversation to allow us to issue final specifications for tendering purposes. This is a soft market testing dialogue. We are looking to procure 4 x 3.5t low floor, 6 x 3.5t caged tipper, 6 x 3.5t tipper Expectations To discuss and consider alternatives if appropriate To get a specification that would meet our needs now and longer term To Achieve A issue a specification that is concise and understood, cost effective and can be delivered Local chassis dealer awareness and support to the process and vehicle life including warranty. Dates open to meet with us (google virtual meeting) are:- Friday 24th November 10:00 a.m.-11.00 a.m. Friday 24 November 11.30 a.m.- 12:30 a.m Tuesday 28 November 10:00 a.m.-11.00 a.m. Tuesday 28 November 11.30 a.m.- 12:30 a.m Please submit your preference to a meeting date and time to procurement@canterbury.gov.uk and we will provide you with the proposed specifications which we would like to discuss with you.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76e7f02f-2084-4ce3-9819-a37ad8cd51e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e1584cf-f207-4f04-add9-80ef3a008571
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2024Expired
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
CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 1YW
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
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
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Northgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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