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title: "Pre-Procurement Market Engagement for Equipment, Machinery, Vehicles - Request for Demos"
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# Pre-Procurement Market Engagement for Equipment, Machinery, Vehicles - Request for Demos

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23f86fb0-3d57-4550-aa06-004d7bfa5f7c

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## Summary

Torbay Council, through its wholly-owned company SWISCo Ltd, is currently in the planning stage of a pre-procurement market engagement for equipment, machinery, and vehicles, titled “Request for Demos.” This initiative aims to identify suitable demonstrations of equipment related to street cleansing, grounds maintenance, and parks management. The engagement period will conclude on 15 October 2021, with opportunities focused on the provision of electrical machinery, transport equipment, and industrial machinery for use in public services in Torquay, England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in machinery and equipment, particularly those offering transport and industrial solutions. Companies that can supply innovative demonstration technologies or services related to street cleaning, grounds maintenance, and parks management would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with the council can also enhance visibility and credibility for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector.

## Notice

SWISCo Ltd, a private limited company, wholly owned by and delivering services on behalf of, Torbay Council, which was launched on 1st July 2020, is currently reviewing its fleet condition and management. The company is requesting the opportunity to demonstrate appropriate equipment, machinery and vehicles. The relevant services include Street Cleansing (public waste service, sweeping and cleaning for highways, parks and beach services), Grounds Maintenance (grass cutting all standards, hedge management) and fleet support management, Parks and Sports management (grass cutting, fine turf management, sports maintenance/management and horticultural management). Please see the attached documents and contact us for demonstration opportunities and innovation ideas and examples including case studies directly at yourspace@swisco.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0362122-b706-449f-bdb4-91655453b5f4 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Oct 2021 |
| 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 | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| 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

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2021 at 14:39 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0362122-b706-449f-bdb4-91655453b5f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0362122-b706-449f-bdb4-91655453b5f4
  15th September 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3eeedf95-3016-ec11-810e-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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