This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

25 Oct 2017 at 01:00

Award

21 Sep 2017 at 01:00

Tender

22 May 2017 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is conducting a procurement process for the contract titled "Supply and Confidential Disposal of Taxi Licence Plates 2017-2022". This procurement falls under the services category and is located in Edinburgh. Currently in the award stage, the contract requires the successful bidder to provide vehicle identification plates and ancillary items to approximately 1,320 licensed taxi vehicles and 1,800 private hire vehicles. The procurement method followed is an open procedure, with a contract value estimated at £250,000. The bid submission deadline was 28th June 2017, and the contract was awarded on 14th September 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing and disposing of vehicle identification solutions, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts. Companies that can deliver high-quality products efficiently, including fitment brackets and secure disposal of expired plates, will be well-suited to respond. Businesses with capabilities in software development for processing orders and facilitating simple interaction with service users will also have a competitive edge in this marketplace.

How relevant is this notice?

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 currently has approximately 1320 licensed Taxi Vehicles and 1800 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-r6ebe6-0000496682
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299303
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
25 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2017 - 3 Sep 2022 Over 5 years
Recurrence
42- 54 months depending upon whether the extension is activated

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Additional Buyers

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
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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