Planning

Market Engagement for provision of 100% electric cars

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

30 Jan 2020 at 11:17

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Market Engagement for provision of 100% electric cars". This initiative aims to understand the capacity and interest in leasing five electric vehicles, with the option to increase this number within the first year. The engagement period concludes on 12th February 2020, and the procurement is categorized under electric vehicles, targeting the East of England region in the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in electric vehicle leasing and associated services. Companies that specialise in providing environmentally friendly transport solutions and have the infrastructure to manage vehicle leasing arrangements would be particularly well-suited to engage in this process. The Council's intent to expand its electric vehicle fleet indicates a growing market for sustainable transport options, creating avenues for businesses aiming to contribute to eco-friendly initiatives while benefiting from municipal contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement for provision of 100% electric cars

Notice Description

Southend on See Borough Council is seeking to engage with the market to gain an understanding of the capacity and appetite to lease five 100% electric cars within Southend on Sea Borough, with an option to provide up to another five for the first 12 months working with the Council to expand provision. The Council currently has two electric pool cars located at the Civic Centre North car park. These pool cars are bookable, operated by an incumbent provider on behalf of the Council and used by the Council's employees on weekdays between 8am and 5pm. The vehicles can also be used by the public 24/7. Due to high demand, the Council requires for the two vehicles to be located at the Civic Centre and further three vehicles to be located elsewhere in the Borough (Short street car park, London Road on-street car park and Hamlet Court Road car park). Charging points and designated EV car club parking bays to be provided by the Council, however will need be taken over as part of the contract and maintained by the car club company during the contract duration. The Council is interested to understand the level of market interest in the lease of five 100% electric cars based on outlines requirements and budget above. The issuing of this document and the carrying out of this Market Engagement does not commit the Council to commencing any related procurement process or to a single means of procurement. In case of an unsatisfactory level of competition in the market able to fulfil the Council's requirements, the Council reserves the right to direct award this contract without commencing a procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff52d278-22e6-4def-b4f0-d234d2cfb4e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f72de278-65df-4cbb-b1a7-cd07b4fc60d4
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34144900 - Electric vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emmawoof@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6EN
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Further Information

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