Award

For the purchase of a Fully Fitted Mobile Library Electric Vehicle

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Nov 2024 at 11:40

Award Notice
Tender

01 Jul 2024 at 15:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council has concluded a tender process for the purchase of a Fully Fitted Mobile Library Electric Vehicle, classified under CPV code 34144900 for electric vehicles and 34144760 for mobile library vehicles. The procurement stage is in the award phase with the contract awarded to Torton Bodies Limited. The procurement used an open procedure method and was valued at £262,450. The contract, commencing on 1 November 2024 and ending on 31 August 2025, requires the vehicle to be delivered to the Library Distribution Centre in Clevedon, North Somerset, by 29 August 2025. Key dates of note include the tender publication on 1 July 2024 and award date on 22 October 2024.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in electric vehicle manufacture and bespoke vehicle fittings, particularly those with expertise in equipping mobile library vehicles. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the inclusion criteria. The procurement will enable businesses to partner with North Somerset Council, allowing suppliers to expand their portfolio and gain significant exposure within the public sector market. This opportunity is ideal for businesses aiming to enhance their growth by capitalising on the burgeoning demand for eco-friendly transportation solutions in public service sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

For the purchase of a Fully Fitted Mobile Library Electric Vehicle

Notice Description

North Somerset Council would like to invite you to tender for a Fully Fitted New Mobile Library Electric Vehicle. The vehicle will be fully electric and fitted out to the customer's requirements. The contract is for purchase only, no lease requirement and does not include trade in of old vehicles. The Contract duration will be 10 months (subject to agreement with North Somerset Council) plus warranties commencing 1 November 2024 at the latest. Delivery to Library Distribution Centre, Units 4-6 Tweed Road Industrial Estate, Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 6RR by 29 August 2025 (subject to agreement with North Somerset Council). Please see attachments on Supplying the South West portal for full information and instructions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4f55769-114e-457a-832d-f05fddfc4a16
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34144760 - Mobile library vehicles

34144900 - Electric vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£262,450 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rachel.braund@n-somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
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
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TORTON BODIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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