Planning

Soft market test for SBC vehicle fleet

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

12 Feb 2020 at 16:09

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is initiating a soft market test for its vehicle fleet as part of its planning phase to establish framework contracts for over 200 ageing vehicles currently in operation. The project is classified under the transport services industry, specifically addressing motor vehicles. The engagement end date for suppliers to respond is set for midday on 28 February 2020, with the anticipated contract start date projected for July 2020, concluding in July 2024. This procurement has a total estimated value of £12 million, and the vehicles will primarily serve the residents of Swindon, which has a population of approximately 220,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on supplying motor vehicles, particularly those offering innovative solutions for fleet management and replacement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete in this process, given the Council's interest in establishing a diverse range of suppliers. Interested parties should ensure they submit their proposals by the stated deadline and prepare to engage with the buying organisation for any clarifications required during this procurement phase.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft market test for SBC vehicle fleet

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council (SBC) is a unitary Local Authority with circa 220k residents and a borough square mileage of 89 square miles. It currently has a fleet of over 200 vehicles most of which are aged and scheduled for replacement. Funds have been requested to facilitate the replacement of the fleet over the next four years and SBC are seeking to establish framework contracts with suppliers for 8 main categories of vehicle. Suppliers should respond to imckinnon@swindon.gov.uk by midday 28 February 2020 . Clarifications should be made to this address and we will periodically respond to these via the portal. The suppliers should check this for the responses The contract start date is likely to be July 2020 ending July 2024

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8faf30d0-8d3e-4cad-bdd8-df988c336391
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 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
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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