--- title: "Purchasing of Electric Vehicles" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1a52b4d7-3ee4-4d2d-bc05-60c52c13324b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1a52b4d7-3ee4-4d2d-bc05-60c52c13324b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1a52b4d7-3ee4-4d2d-bc05-60c52c13324b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1a52b4d7-3ee4-4d2d-bc05-60c52c13324b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-08-19" --- # Purchasing of Electric Vehicles Buyer: TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a52b4d7-3ee4-4d2d-bc05-60c52c13324b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1a52b4d7-3ee4-4d2d-bc05-60c52c13324b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1a52b4d7-3ee4-4d2d-bc05-60c52c13324b.json) ## Summary The Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is seeking a local supplier for the purchase of up to two electric vehicles to replace their current petrol/diesel vehicles. The key dates for this procurement are the Tender release on Friday 19th August 2022, Expression of Interest Deadline on 9th September 2022, and Deadline for submission of tenders on 16th September 2022. The evaluation is expected to take place in the week commencing 19th September 2022, with the contractor appointment planned for the week commencing 3rd October 2022. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category, with a focus on electric vehicles, and it is open to SMEs. This tender by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council presents an opportunity for local businesses to partner with the council in promoting a Greener Borough through the provision of electric vehicles. Companies involved in the automotive industry or those specifically dealing with electric vehicles would be well-suited to compete in this tender. For businesses looking to expand their presence in the South East region of the UK, this procurement process offers a chance to engage with a public entity committed to sustainability and environmental initiatives. ## Notice Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is looking to partner with a local supplier to purchase (not lease) up to two electric vehicles to replace their 3 current petrol/diesel vehicles. We say partner, as we would welcome vehicle signage that would state that the partner was working in collaboration with the Council to promote a Greener Borough using electric vehicles. The Council would consider offers for part exchange or scrappage for their current vehicles and this will be included in the scoring assessment. Appendices C and D detail these vehicles. The current vehicles comprise a Peugeot Partner 1.4L Van, Peugeot 107 1L (CCTV vehicle with a hole in the roof) and a Vauxhall Corsa EcoFlex 1.3L. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Friday 19th August 2022 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Friday 9th September 2022 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Friday 16th September 2022 Evaluation: w/c Monday 19th September 2022 Appointment of contractor: w/c 3rd October 2022 All expressions of interest and subsequent submissions must be made through The Kent Business Portal. www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b7742fa-f8e1-4786-b69c-13674691522c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | | 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 | TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | TUNBRIDGE WELLS | | Post town | Tonbridge | | Postcode | TN1 1RS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent | | Local authority | Tunbridge Wells | | Electoral ward | Park | | Westminster constituency | Tunbridge Wells | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34144900 - Electric vehicles ## Release History - 19 Aug 2022 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b7742fa-f8e1-4786-b69c-13674691522c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b7742fa-f8e1-4786-b69c-13674691522c 19th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f6a530fe-cd1f-ed11-8117-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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