Planning

Forestry Commission Fleet Management System

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Planning

04 Aug 2020 at 13:09

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is initiating the procurement process for a 'Fleet Management System' aimed at supporting the management of its assets across England, Scotland, and Wales. This tender, currently in the planning stage, seeks to gather feedback on the emerging requirements for an asset management system that will monitor various FC assets, such as vehicles and equipment. Interested parties should note that the engagement ends on 18 September 2020, and all communication must be conducted electronically due to COVID-19 restrictions.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in inventory management software and fleet management services. Companies with expertise in developing software solutions tailored to asset monitoring and management will find themselves well-suited to contribute. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this engagement, allowing them to potentially influence the specification before the formal tender submission process begins.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forestry Commission Fleet Management System

Notice Description

The Forestry Commission (FC) have a future requirement for the support and hosting of an Asset, Fleet and Workshop Management System for the monitoring and management of FC assets. The System will be used to monitor and record the detail of breakdown, service and inspection history of all these assets, including but not limited to vehicles, tractors, harvesters, strimmers and chainsaws. This System is required as an integral part of the Mechanical Engineering Services management process, and will cover Forestry England, Forest Research and Forest Services. We are currently scoping our requirements to ensure that the needs of the business will be met, and that the specification of requirements accurately reflects the offerings of the market. We invite interested companies from the market to provide feedback and potential clarifications on the feasibility of our emerging plans and suggestions on how their product can add value to our operations, (e.g. licence checking and driver management). Please note: due to COVID-19 restrictions, any communication and literature relating to this call of engagement must be provided electronically. Additional information: Please note: due to COVID-19 restrictions, any communication and literature relating to this call of engagement must be provided electronically. Additionally, it should be noted that the deadline expressed in this notice is for expressions of interest in providing feedback and potential clarifications on the FCs emerging plans for this requirement and is not a deadline for tender submission.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac01da56-1137-42c1-87ed-00604d39750b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86e7e0ab-5661-4e57-b968-db9dcd639117
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

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

48430000 - Inventory management software package

50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Sep 2020Expired
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
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
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), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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