Planning

Purchase of Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCV) to facilitate weekly food waste collections

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 08:41

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council, a sub-central government public authority, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the acquisition of refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) aimed at enhancing weekly food waste collections. The procurement, tagged as selective and conducted through an award under a framework, is valued at £3,600,000, with a gross amount of £4,320,000. The procurement notice was published on 23rd May 2025, with the contract period set to start on 1st September 2025 and end on 31st August 2026. The Council is considering both electric and diesel-electric options for approximately 12 RCVs, with a mix of 7.5T and 12T vehicles, to be delivered throughout the UKD62 region in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in refuse collection vehicles, particularly those capable of providing electric or hybrid options that align with sustainability goals. SMEs are encouraged to compete, suggesting a preference for businesses that can offer competitive pricing alongside high-performance vehicle models. Companies focusing on innovation in waste management and sustainable vehicle manufacturing will find this an attractive prospect for growth, fostering partnerships within the Council and potentially opening avenues for similar future projects.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCV) to facilitate weekly food waste collections

Notice Description

The Council anticipates purchasing approximately 12 Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs) to facilitate weekly food waste collections. It is the Council's preference for the RCVs to be electric. The option of diesel and electric powered RCVs will be determined in view of performance, cost and overall value for money. It is expected that the Council will require a mixture of 7.5T and 12T RCVs. The exact number, size, specification and the required delivery date of the vehicles is currently unknown. The requirement is for the out-right purchase of the vehicles. There is no requirement for hire or contract hire vehicles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05201c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025587-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34144511 - Refuse-collection vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementeast@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2JZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD62 Cheshire East

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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