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title: "VEHICLE CHASSIS, BODY & ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT STEAM CLEANING"
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published: "2018-05-04"
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# VEHICLE CHASSIS, BODY & ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT STEAM CLEANING

Buyer: ST.HELENS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-017ec50a-3bbe-4a37-9ac8-850b9e058c3e

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## Summary

St Helens Council is inviting tenders for the provision of vehicle chassis, body, and ancillary equipment steam cleaning services. This tender will cater to a diverse fleet of approximately 180 vehicles, which includes cars, refuse collection vehicles, and adapted buses, requiring around five steam cleans per year for about 80 vehicles. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure method, and the tender period is set to close on 21 May 2018. Services will be delivered at Hardshaw Brook Depot, WA9 1JR, which operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the cleaning and vehicle maintenance sectors, particularly suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies experienced in vehicle cleaning services can leverage this contract to expand their client base with St Helens Council's diverse fleet, fostering growth and establishing long-term relationships with a local authority.

## Notice

St Helens Council is inviting potential contractors to provide rates for the supply of vehicle chassis, body & ancillary equipment steam cleaning services. A definitive forecast of future vehicle cleaning requirements cannot be supplied. The Council has a diverse fleet of approximately 180 vehicles ranging from cars to 26,000 kg refuse collection vehicles, coach built adapted buses to tractors and many more. Approximately 80 of these vehicles require around 5 of the above steam cleans per year. The vehicles will need to be washed at Hardshaw Brook Depot WA9 1JR, the depot open 24hours 365(6) days per year and access arrangements both during and outside working hours is via the depot security barrier

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c33669c2-1215-45ea-9991-e1f9dfef54b2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2018 - 1 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ST.HELENS COUNCIL |
| Locality | ST.HELENS |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA10 1HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Electoral ward | St Helens Town Centre |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 4 May 2018 at 08:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c33669c2-1215-45ea-9991-e1f9dfef54b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c33669c2-1215-45ea-9991-e1f9dfef54b2
  4th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=caa74e7e-6c4c-e811-80eb-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sthelens.gov.uk

## Provenance

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