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Fleet Decarbonisation Consultant

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council is planning to initiate a tender for a contract titled "Fleet Decarbonisation Consultant". This opportunity falls within the services industry, specifically focusing on general public services. The procurement process will commence with a publication on Public Contract Scotland-Tender during the week of 21st February 2022, with an estimated start date for the contract set for 21st March 2022. Interested suppliers must submit their questionnaires by the close of business on 18th February 2022 to the provided contact email. The contracting authority, North Ayrshire Council, is based in Irvine, UK and is actively pursuing a strategy to transition to a zero-emission fleet due to its declared climate emergency.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fleet management, decarbonisation strategies, or consulting services focused on environmental sustainability. Companies that can assist in evaluating fleet assets and developing comprehensive implementation plans for electric and alternative fuel vehicles will find themselves particularly well-suited to compete. The detailed analysis required, including cost-benefit evaluations and infrastructure planning, offers a chance to enhance business visibility and contribute to public-sector sustainability goals. Stakeholders with expertise in renewable energy and transportation solutions may also find synergies to collaborate on this project.

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Notice Title

Fleet Decarbonisation Consultant

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking to notify the market of this future contract opportunity. The procurement exercise will be carried out via Public Contract Scotland-Tender. It will be published on Public Contract Scotland-Tender week commencing 21st February 2022. The estimated start date for this contract would be 21st March 2022 with an end date still to be confirmed. NAC has declared a climate emergency and are working towards a zero-emission fleet and progress has been made in terms of investment in EVs and charging infrastructure. To assist the acceleration of the introduction of more electric and alternative fuelled vehicles along with the relevant charging infrastructure NAC is seeking to procure external support to review our assets and prepare a detailed implementation plan for the transition to a decarbonised fleet. Suppliers interested in this opportunity should complete the attached questionnaire and return to pamelaorton@north-ayrshire.gov.uk by close of business on Friday 18th February 2022.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NAC has declared a climate emergency and are working towards a zero-emission fleet and progress has been made in terms of investment in EVs and charging infrastructure. To assist the acceleration of the introduction of more electric and alternative fuelled vehicles along with the relevant charging infrastructure NAC is seeking to procure external support to review our assets and prepare a detailed implementation plan for the transition to a decarbonised fleet. The task will be to complete a piece of research and produce a report with clear, evidenced, and tailored recommendations on the most appropriate options to assist the transition to zero emissions of North Ayrshire's fleet assets. It should include: - an in-depth analysis of the data from North Ayrshire's telematics management information system, informed by the ongoing second phase of the Critical Fleet Review. - a matrix breaking the fleet type down by category, along with recommendations for replacement including alternative options (i.e. travel hierarchy or downsizing), timescales, funding required, potential funding sources, analysis of capital and revenue implications and environmental benefits. - a workplace charging investment plan, detailing proposals for new charging infrastructure, including location and type, aligned to the above vehicle replacement matrix. - potential synergies with our renewable energy generation investment plans. - a cost benefit analysis showing the financial and environmental impacts of the proposed transition. - recommendations regarding staff buy-in and fostering culture change. - opportunities to work with partner organisations, including across the wider public, private and third sector for any transport synergies. Research sources will include information from the NAC's Fleetwave system, Telematics system, Fleet Asset Management Plan, and information gathered from individual services regarding their vehicle usage. The final comprehensive fleet decarbonisation report should contain a detailed transition plan to include SMART actions setting out a robust and deliverable timeline to bring scale and pace to meet our sustainability aspirations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000681663
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439978
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services

50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Mar 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294324837

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB439978&idx=1
    7th February 2022 - Fleet Decarbonisation Consultant Questionnaire
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439978
    Fleet Decarbonisation Consultant - North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking to notify the market of this future contract opportunity. The procurement exercise will be carried out via Public Contract Scotland-Tender. It will be published on Public Contract Scotland-Tender week commencing 21st February 2022. The estimated start date for this contract would be 21st March 2022 with an end date still to be confirmed. NAC has declared a climate emergency and are working towards a zero-emission fleet and progress has been made in terms of investment in EVs and charging infrastructure. To assist the acceleration of the introduction of more electric and alternative fuelled vehicles along with the relevant charging infrastructure NAC is seeking to procure external support to review our assets and prepare a detailed implementation plan for the transition to a decarbonised fleet. Suppliers interested in this opportunity should complete the attached questionnaire and return to pamelaorton@north-ayrshire.gov.uk by close of business on Friday 18th February 2022.

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