Tender

Long Term Vehicle Rental Agreement - Lebanon

ARK GROUP DMCC

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Tender

17 Sep 2024 at 07:12

Summary of the contracting process

ARK GROUP DMCC, a stabilisation and development company with a branch office in Beirut, Lebanon, has initiated a tender process for a Long-Term Vehicle Rental Agreement. This procurement is classified under the industry category for 4-wheel-drive vehicles. The contract, valued at £150,000 GBP, involves the provision of hire vehicles for a 12-month period, starting from 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, with a tender deadline set for 7 October 2024, 18:00 (local time in Beirut). Interested parties are required to submit technical and price proposals via email.

This tender presents significant opportunities for licensed and experienced vehicle hire companies based in Lebanon. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given ARK’s requirements for flexibility in vehicle provision, which will be determined by monthly Call Down Orders. Businesses equipped with a robust fleet management system and operational across Lebanon will find this an excellent opportunity for business growth, enhancing their portfolio through a long-term partnership with a reputable international organisation. The initiative promotes stability and development in Lebanon, aligning with ARK’s mission to empower local communities.

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Notice Title

Long Term Vehicle Rental Agreement - Lebanon

Notice Description

The purpose of this Invitation to Bid (ITB) is to solicit proposals from licensed, reputable and experienced vehicle hire companies based in Lebanon to establish a Long-Term Agreement (LTA) with ARK for the provision of hire vehicles for 12-months between 1 November 2024 and 30 October 2025. The chosen supplier will provide vehicles as required, for use by ARK throughout Lebanon in accordance with the requirements and details outlined in this RFP and the Statement of Work (SOW) at Annex 1. Vehicles will be requested through monthly Call Down Orders (CDOs). It is expected that ARK will hire 20 vehicles per month, but the quantity is determined by operational demand and programmatic needs and may increase or decrease throughout the term of the contract. ARK is a stabilisation and development company committed to empowering local communities and beneficiaries in conflict, post-conflict, and fragile areas through the provision of evidence-based programmatic interventions, policy recommendations, research and capacity-building. Working with local communities, ARK seeks to understand and mitigate the negative effects of conflict and instability, enhancing social cohesion and resilience whilst promoting human security, development and economic opportunity. ARK is registered in the United Arab Emirates, with project offices in Lebanon, Jordan and the UK. The services requested within this ITB are required for the Beirut branch office. 4. General Instructions a. This ITB consists of the following documents: (1) This ITB with submission instructions and evaluation criteria. (2) Annex 1: Statement of Work (3) Annex 2: Proposal Declaration Form (4) Annex 3: Submission Templates 1, 2, 3, and 4. b. Proposals should be submitted via email to procurement@arkgroupdmcc.com adhering to the following instructions. (5) Your proposal should be prepared in English. (6) All documents should be sent as PDF attachments. RAR and other file types will be rejected. (7) Include a Proposal Declaration Form (8) Provide a copy of your company registration documents. (9) Submit a Technical and Price Proposal. c. Technical and price proposals should be sent as two attachments in one email. The email should be titled ITB-LTA-24-ARKLB1531. The technical proposal should contain the declaration form and company registration documents. Do not reference price in the technical proposal as ARK will evaluate all technical proposals on merit. Proposals that fail to meet the tender instructions will be rejected. d. ARK must receive Proposals no later than 7 October 2024, 18:00 (Local time - Beirut). Any late proposals will be rejected. e. Interested parties should notify ARK of their intention to bid by emailing procurement@arkgroupdmcc.com. This helps ARK to understand the level of interest in this tender and potential suppliers will be notified of any changes to the tender. For full details, please refer to the attachment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f94ef540-d4ac-4261-b221-057c3226cff0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9af61e66-0bf2-4d52-80c3-dce99b097e48
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34113000 - 4-wheel-drive vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARK GROUP DMCC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1V 2NX
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

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