This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Oct 2024 at 10:06

TenderUpdate

11 Apr 2024 at 10:34

Tender

18 Mar 2024 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council has completed the tender process for a framework agreement aimed at the provision of auction services. The procurement, under the main category of services, was initially launched to find suitable contractors capable of managing the sale of vehicles, plant, and miscellaneous items that have reached the end of their useful life. The contract, involving various lots such as Cars and Light Vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes and Heavy vehicles over 7.51 tonnes, underwent an open procurement method. The framework agreement allows for additional purchases within the regulatory scope. Key dates included the tender deadline extension to 29th April 2024, with the contract being signed on 4th September 2024.

This framework agreement presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the auction and vehicle sales industry, particularly those experienced with large-scale auctions and end-of-life asset management. Services related to elements such as vehicle and plant auctions can drive business growth through a stable demand and the potential for additional procurements under Regulation 72. Suppliers with established memberships in organisations like the National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) are especially well-suited to compete, as this compliance is a part of the selection criteria. Businesses ranging from SMEs to large enterprises can benefit from this structured, recurring procurement framework by Fife Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Framework agreement for the provision of auction services

Notice Description

Fife Council require suitable contractors to manage the sale of vehicles, plant and miscellaneous items that have reached the end of their useful life.

Lot Information

Heavy vehicles over 7.51 tonne

Heavy vehicles over 7.51 tonne

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015..

Renewal: Option to extend the framework period of up to 24 months following initial 24 month period.

Vehicle plant

Vehicle plant

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015..

Renewal: Option to extend the framework period of up to 24 months following initial 24 month period.

Handheld plant

Handheld plant

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend the framework period of up to 24 months following initial 24 month period.

Miscellaneous items

Miscellaneous items

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend the framework period of up to 24 months following initial 24 month period.

Vehicles 3.51 tonne to 7.5 tonne

Vehicles 3.51 tonne to 7.5 tonne

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend the framework period of up to 24 months following initial 24 month period.

Cars and Light Vehicles up to 3.5 tonne

Cars and Light Vehicles up to 3.5 tonne

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Option to extend the framework period of up to 24 months following initial 24 month period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0449c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034804-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79342400 - Auction services

79957000 - Auction organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,144,530 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2-4 years subject to extension period being utilised

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Fife Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Commercial Vehicle Auctions

John Pye Auctions

Wilsons Auctions

commercial vehicle auctions limited

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