Planning

Electric Taxi Trial Service - Soft Market Test

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 Oct 2019 at 12:14

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Sheffield City Council, which is seeking suppliers for the "Electric Taxi Trial Service - Soft Market Test" under the transport equipment industry category. This initiative is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 8th November 2019. The trial aims to provide Sheffield-licensed taxi drivers with the opportunity to drive electric taxis, enhancing their driving experience while gathering crucial data on whole life costs based on their driving behaviours. The project's delivery addresses are located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electric vehicles, taxi services, or transport-related solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the testing phase aims to engage innovative and adaptable suppliers. Companies that can provide electric transport solutions or ancillary services that align with the sustainability goals of the Sheffield City Council would be well-suited to compete for this contract, helping to foster growth and expand their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electric Taxi Trial Service - Soft Market Test

Notice Description

SOFT MARKET TEST - For Sheffield licenced taxi drivers to experience driving an electric hackney taxi and receive accurate whole life cost information based on their before and after driving behaviours.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe049662-4112-482c-a7be-798c58b72f62
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Nov 2019Expired
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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 4PL
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

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