Award

Supply and Confidential Disposal of Taxi Licence Plates 2017-2022

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Award

02 Feb 2017 at 00:00

Tender

05 Dec 2016 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves The City of Edinburgh Council, which is seeking to secure a contract titled "Supply and Confidential Disposal of Taxi Licence Plates 2017-2022." This contract falls under the services category and is intended for the production and disposal of taxi identification plates for approximately 1300 licensed taxis and 1500 private hire vehicles in Edinburgh. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the contract initially set to be awarded post-bid evaluation on January 20, 2017. Key contacts for this procurement can be reached via email and phone at The City of Edinburgh Council's office located at Waverley Court, Edinburgh (postal code EH8 8BG).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the production and disposal of vehicle identification materials. Companies experienced in manufacturing and supplying regulatory signage, as well as those providing software solutions for compliance management, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses that align with the community benefits outlined, such as workforce training and local engagement initiatives, will enhance their competitiveness in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Supply and Confidential Disposal of Taxi Licence Plates 2017-2022

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council (Council) has a requirement for its Taxi Examination Centre (TEC) to produce and provide licensed Taxi and Private Hire vehicle owners with suitable vehicle identification plates and ancillaries. The ancillaries required include fitment brackets, and various interior and exterior stickers. The Council is undertaking a tender exercise to establish the Contractor best suited to meet its needs in providing this service, in terms of quality and best value. The Council currently has approximately 1300 licensed Taxi Vehicles and 1500 licensed Private Hire Vehicles. Software should also be provided to ensure this process is as simple as possible. As these plates have an expiry date, a secure disposal service is also required for the returned plates.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is to ensure the Council's Taxi Examination Centre's mandatory obligation is met to supply taxi plates to the sizes and dimensions stipulated by the Licensing Committee, to taxi operators following the vehicles' annual test. There are currently approximately 1300 licensed Taxis and 1500 licensed Private Hire vehicles in scope in Edinburgh. The successful bidder is to supply internal and external stickers, mounting plates, brackets and fixings, the software required for printing and a jig and mangle/press and a secure destruction service for expired taxi plates.. See separate document

Renewal: Extension of up to 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000471669
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB271792
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 Over 5 years
Recurrence
42- 54 months depending upon whether the extension is activated

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
UKM25 Edinburgh, City of

Local Authority
Midlothian
Electoral Ward
Dalkeith
Westminster Constituency
Midlothian

Further Information

Notice Documents

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