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For the purchase of a Fully Fitted Mobile Library Electric Vehicle

North Somerset Council

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04 Nov 2024 at 11:04

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01 Jul 2024 at 16:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the purchase of a Fully Fitted Mobile Library Electric Vehicle was conducted by North Somerset Council, a regional authority based in Weston-super-Mare, UK. The procurement aimed to acquire a new accessible electric mobile library vehicle funded by the Libraries Improvement Fund through Arts Council England, sponsored by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. This contract, classified under the main procurement category ‘goods’ and the industry category of electric vehicles, was awarded to Torton Bodies Limited. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the tender commencing on 1 July 2024 and the award finalised on 22 October 2024. The delivery of the vehicle is slated for the Library Distribution Centre in Clevedon by 29 August 2025.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of electric vehicles, particularly those with expertise in fitting specialised vehicular equipment. Given the vehicle’s specific use as a mobile library and its alignment with North Somerset Council’s carbon-neutral goals, companies specialising in sustainable and eco-friendly automotive technologies would be well-suited for such contracts. Furthermore, firms with a successful track record in similar public sector projects or those looking to expand into the council’s supply chains might find significant growth opportunities by participating in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

For the purchase of a Fully Fitted Mobile Library Electric Vehicle

Notice Description

Provision of a Mobile Library Outreach Electrical Vehicle

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Somerset Council Library Service has received a capital grant for the purchase of a new accessible electric mobile library from the Libraries Improvement Fund (LIF) through Arts Council England (ACE), funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). The new electric vehicle supports NSC's ambition to be carbon neutral by 2030 and will support delivery of the Libraries Strategy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0478e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035614-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Somerset Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Postcode Area
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
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
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 Limited

Further Information

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