Award

The Conversion of a Council Refuse Collection Vehicle -

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council is seeking contractors for the project titled "The Conversion of a Council Refuse Collection Vehicle," aimed at developing a hydrogen fuelled refuse collection vehicle (RCV). This procurement falls under the services category and utilises an open procedure for tendering. The contract was awarded on 31st March 2020, and the project is situated in Glasgow, UK, specifically requiring operational capabilities that meet or exceed those of a standard diesel-fuelled RCV. The conversion involves substantial modifications, maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards, as well as ensuring the vehicle operates efficiently over long durations without refuelling.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in green technology, vehicle modification, and waste management services, particularly those with expertise in hydrogen technologies. Companies like engineering firms specialising in vehicle electrification or those involved in sustainable transport solutions would be well-suited to leverage this contract for growth. With the growing emphasis on environmentally friendly solutions, this project aligns well with the current market trends seeking innovative and sustainable transport alternatives within local government contracts.

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Notice Title

The Conversion of a Council Refuse Collection Vehicle -

Notice Description

The scope is to create a truly hydrogen fuelled RCV which is suitable for seamless drop-in replacement for diesel fuelled vehicles. GCC shall provide the convertor with a fully operational 26ton refuse waste collection vehicle as detailed below of which the council will retain title. The requirement is to emulate a standard RCV's daily duty, of uninterrupted service of at least 12 hours without refuelling. The converted RCV must be able to achieve the operational characteristics of a standard 26 tonne diesel powered RCV, with regard to the ancillary equipment (compaction and bin hoists) and must be fully compliant with existing design and build regulations relating to payload and axle weight criteria. The vehicle must be returned to Glasgow City Council Road legal including a new M.O.T. Consideration must be given to anticipate weight derogation for alternative powered vehicles as payload cannot be compromised. The requirement is for a Hydrogen Fuel cell powered vehicle with no range extender assistance permitted.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The operational output and completed RCV should be able to achieve the following; The vehicle shall be capable of operating an average of 11 hours per day, 7 days a week and 12,000 miles per annum. The vehicle shall be capable of undertaking a double shift if required. The lift shall be capable of undertaking 1600 lifting operations per shift on average The vehicle shall be capable of undertaking an uninterrupted 200 miles on a single duty The convertor shall modify the existing vehicle to include safety systems, GPS and telematics, CCTV as per Appendix 1 - Schedule of Vehicle modifications. Vehicle modifications must be undertaken with engineering support from vehicle manufacturer, including access to CAD models and CAN database to support safe integration of new powertrain. Modifications to standard commercial vehicle chassis, body and auxiliaries to accommodate: * Packaging of hydrogen zero emission powertrain * Enhanced data collection from base-vehicle systems. This Award was conducted utlising Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Purchase, Maintenance and Repair of Heavy Vehicles and Plant - Contract Reference: GCC003831CPU under Category 3 - Purchase, repair, maintenance & parts of heavy vehicles

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000620647
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386382
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

34130000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of goods

34140000 - Heavy-duty motor vehicles

34143000 - Winter-maintenance vehicles

34144220 - Breakdown vehicles

34144400 - Road-maintenance vehicles

34144430 - Road-sweeping vehicles

34144440 - Gritter vehicles

34144500 - Vehicles for refuse and sewage

34144510 - Vehicles for refuse

34144511 - Refuse-collection vehicles

34144512 - Refuse-compaction vehicles

34144700 - Utility vehicles

34200000 - Vehicle bodies, trailers or semi-trailers

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£685,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Raji Purba
Contact Email
raji.purba@glasgow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412879077

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCOLA ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386382
    The Conversion of a Council Refuse Collection Vehicle - - The scope is to create a truly hydrogen fuelled RCV which is suitable for seamless drop-in replacement for diesel fuelled vehicles. GCC shall provide the convertor with a fully operational 26ton refuse waste collection vehicle as detailed below of which the council will retain title. The requirement is to emulate a standard RCV's daily duty, of uninterrupted service of at least 12 hours without refuelling. The converted RCV must be able to achieve the operational characteristics of a standard 26 tonne diesel powered RCV, with regard to the ancillary equipment (compaction and bin hoists) and must be fully compliant with existing design and build regulations relating to payload and axle weight criteria. The vehicle must be returned to Glasgow City Council Road legal including a new M.O.T. Consideration must be given to anticipate weight derogation for alternative powered vehicles as payload cannot be compromised. The requirement is for a Hydrogen Fuel cell powered vehicle with no range extender assistance permitted.

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