--- title: "Library Vehicle - Purchase of" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-10f0b5e0-10cf-4985-900d-8d188abdf51c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-10f0b5e0-10cf-4985-900d-8d188abdf51c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10f0b5e0-10cf-4985-900d-8d188abdf51c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10f0b5e0-10cf-4985-900d-8d188abdf51c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-07-19" --- # Library Vehicle - Purchase of Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10f0b5e0-10cf-4985-900d-8d188abdf51c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-10f0b5e0-10cf-4985-900d-8d188abdf51c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-10f0b5e0-10cf-4985-900d-8d188abdf51c.json) ## Summary The Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council is seeking to procure a Public Mobile Library vehicle, aimed at serving community groups across the region. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as motor vehicles (CPV code 34100000). The tender is currently active, having been published on 19th July 2021, with a deadline for submissions set for 9th August 2021. The project focuses on environmentally friendly options for the vehicle, including electric, hybrid, and diesel chassis, and requires features such as solar panels, IT provisions, and foldable furniture. The contract period will commence from 29th August 2021 and continue until 31st March 2022. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in vehicle manufacturing, especially those focused on sustainable transport solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the council is looking for innovative designs that meet their governmental climate change objectives. Companies with expertise in multifunctional vehicle design, renewable energy integration, and community-focused service delivery will find this procurement an attractive prospect for growth and collaboration with the local authority. ## Notice Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council wish to procure a Public Mobile Library which will incorporate the cleanest and greenest vehicle with the latest technology to provide a multifunctional space which will be used to serve community groups across the Borough. In order to ensure that we meet the requirements laid out in the Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council Climate Change Plan we will be considering EV, Hybrid and Diesel chassis options. Solar panels will be fitted to the roof of the vehicle to power auxiliary batteries and equipment. This multifunctional space will carry up to 3000 books with an approximate weight of 1500kg. It must also accommodate fold down tables/chairs to facilitate other events and use by community groups. Sufficient provision must be made for the use of IT by both staff and customers and the option of a Smartserve Kiosk will be explored. An induction loop is also essential. Fleet Operations and the Library Service will work with the successful supplier to agree the final design of the vehicle. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d606b8a-6be1-4503-974c-f40b5398831b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | ELLESMERE PORT | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH65 0BE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Central & Grange | | Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34100000 - Motor vehicles ## Release History - 19 Jul 2021 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d606b8a-6be1-4503-974c-f40b5398831b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d606b8a-6be1-4503-974c-f40b5398831b 19th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=28ce29f3-63e8-eb11-810d-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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