Planning

Request for Information for the provision of Road Gritters for Herefordshire Council

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

19 Apr 2023 at 20:17

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Herefordshire Council is planning a tender process for the provision of Road Gritters, aiming to replace some of their road maintenance vehicles for the 2023/2024 winter season. The procurement stage is in the planning phase, with an engagement end date set for the 11th of May 2023. The opportunity falls under the industry category of Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation, with a value of £200,000. The buying organisation, Herefordshire Council, is located in Hereford, West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender for the provision of Road Gritters by Herefordshire Council presents opportunities for businesses interested in supplying transport equipment and products for winter resilience. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete, given the council's interest in nearly new or pre-owned equipment that demonstrates high quality and reliability. Lease options will also be considered based on suitability and location, offering a chance for businesses to engage in the council's road maintenance programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information for the provision of Road Gritters for Herefordshire Council

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council are looking to replace some of their fleet of road maintenance vehicles as they come to the end of their working life. We are currently exploring the market to determine the most suitable strategy that will enable us to meet our targets for winter resilience. In order to fulfil our commitments to delivering the road maintenance programme for the 2023/2024 winter season, the council will consider nearly new, pre-owned equipment if the supplier can demonstrate a high enough level of quality and reliability. Lease options will also be considered depending on suitability and location. Additional information: Herefordshire Council has published this Request for Information on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal if you are not already registered with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To register with Procontract on the Supplying the Southwest Portal, click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b1466750-ff82-4797-8cfb-4234a698b6a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f6c7931-9954-46a4-ab2f-4b838447c1df
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 May 2023Expired
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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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