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Purchase of two electric Minibuses 2021

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Jan 2022 at 11:26

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Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council is looking to procure two electric minibuses under the title "Purchase of two electric Minibuses 2021". This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons. The process is currently in the Award stage, having concluded on 31 December 2021, with a contract period running from 4 January 2022 to 31 March 2022. The procurement method used was a direct award via the TPPL Bus purchase framework, with a total contract value of £150,000. The contract delivery addresses are located in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of electric vehicles or related goods and services to establish a foothold within the public sector. Companies that are well-suited to compete for this contract include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in electric vehicle manufacturing or modification. The successful deployment and operational evaluation of these minibuses could enhance future procurement processes for similar vehicles, providing an avenue for expansion and innovation in this growing market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of two electric Minibuses 2021

Notice Description

The purpose of this purchase was to allow the evaluation of a small number of EV minibuses ahead of future procurement for vehicles of this type. This will allow Transporting Somerset to gain operational experience with EV vehicles with regard to operating costs vs diesel powered vehicles and practical operating issues around range, maintenance, and customer reaction with a view to future use of this technology. With future decisions pending in relation to EV vehicles it was agreed that we would seek to procure two vehicles before then end of the 2021/22 financial year to allow evaluation to commence as soon as practically possible. Awarded via TPPL Bus purchase framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fbf92c08-5f59-45d2-a0b1-2ef99c4d4ebd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c2aa6b9-9b65-4ed6-b8f2-51ce9f61ca7e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34120000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 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
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kate Williams
Contact Email
ktwilliams@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1823356712

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 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
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GM COACHWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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