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title: "Request for Information - Electrification of a Refuse Collection Vehicle (RCV)"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Request for Information - Electrification of a Refuse Collection Vehicle (RCV)

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e503ec7-9a49-4057-a10b-c2692098b19a

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## Summary

The Buckinghamshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the electrification of a Refuse Collection Vehicle (RCV). The Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather insights ahead of a future tender and is part of a broader initiative funded by a £578,000 grant from the DEFRA Air Quality Grant scheme. Key dates include the engagement end date on 4th August 2022. The project falls under the heavy-duty motor vehicles category, specifically for operations in Aylesbury, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in electric vehicle technology, waste management solutions, and automotive parts manufacturing. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit from the forthcoming competitive tender process, as the project seeks innovative approaches to meet the electrification and operational efficiency goals of the council. Companies with expertise in telematics systems, spare parts provision, and maintenance training would be well-suited to participate in this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS AN RFI NOT A TENDER In March 2022 Buckinghamshire Council was awarded PS578,000 from the DEFRA Air Quality Grant scheme to renovate and electrify a 26 tonne RCV (including the installation of a new telematics system, provision of 5 year's worth of spare parts and workshop equipment and testing tools, a 5 year warranty, and training of RCV operation and maintenance Council personnel) It's estimated that the electrified RCV (eRCV) will operate on waste collection routes in the Aylesbury area from August 2023 for a five year period, initially covering 412 miles a week. The vehicle will operate in a rural environment and it's anticipated that a battery with a capacity of 395 kWhs will be required in order to meet the power demands associated with completing waste collections along these routes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2ef7bb7-5dfd-4c5a-acc0-991d79de8c91 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| 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

- 34140000 - Heavy-duty motor vehicles
- 34300000 - Parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2022 at 14:50 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2ef7bb7-5dfd-4c5a-acc0-991d79de8c91

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2ef7bb7-5dfd-4c5a-acc0-991d79de8c91
  15th July 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b633a7b9-2104-ed11-8116-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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