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title: "Refuse and Associated Specialist Electric Vehicles Dynamic Purchasing System"
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# Refuse and Associated Specialist Electric Vehicles Dynamic Purchasing System

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39c8ac0a-e9c9-47c4-a4e0-f0532fd12430

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## Summary

Portsmouth City Council is seeking applications for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) focused on Electric Refuse and Associated Specialist Vehicles, with the tender titled "Refuse and Associated Specialist Electric Vehicles Dynamic Purchasing System." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the refuse-collection vehicles industry. The DPS is scheduled to commence on 1st June 2021 and will remain operational for a minimum of five years, extendable as needed. Suppliers interested in applying for any of the eight available Lots must submit their applications by the deadline of 16th April 2021. The locations for delivery include areas within the South East of England, with an estimated budget of £260 million over the contract's term.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of electric vehicles, particularly those focused on refuse collection and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as no restrictions limit access to the DPS. Suppliers specialising in various electric vehicle types, including refuse collection, street cleaning, and road maintenance vehicles, would be particularly well-suited to compete in this contract. The flexibility in call-off contracts, including options for purchase, hire, or trial, further amplifies potential business growth within this emerging market of eco-friendly technologies.

## Notice

Portsmouth City Council ('the council') is inviting applications from suitably qualified suppliers for admission onto a multi-lot multi-supplier Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Electric Refuse Vehicles, Other Specialist Electric Vehicles along with associated supplies and services. The DPS will be available for all public sector bodies / contracting authorities within England and Wales as identified within Section VI.3 to utilise. The DPS will be operational from 1st June 2021 and will run for a minimum period of 5 years extendable on a rolling basis without limitation to the number and duration of extension periods activated. A total of 8 Lots as set out below will be available at commencement of the DPS for purchase of vehicles & associated services, suppliers may apply for admission onto any or all of the Lots. Over the term of the DPS the Council may add new Lots and vary, suspend or remove existing Lots. * Lot 1 - Electric Refuse Collection Vehicles up to 12 tonnes * Lot 2 - Electric Refuse Collection Vehicles 12 to 18 tonnes * Lot 3 - Electric Refuse Collection Vehicles exceeding 18 tonnes * Lot 4 - Electric Street Cleaning and Sweeping Vehicles * Lot 5 - Mounted Platform Electric Vehicles * Lot 6 - Electric Cage Tippers * Lot 7 - Electric Gritting Vehicles * Lot 8 - Second Hand/refurbished Electric vehicles that fall within the scope of lots 1 to 7. Whilst no binding commitment or guarantee can be made in respect of spend via the DPS, an upper estimate of PS260M based upon significant take up by contracting authorities over the term of the agreement. The Council currently has a waste collection fleet comprising 29 diesel vehicles which it will be seeking to replace with electric vehicles over the next 2-3 years via call off from the DPS. Further information is included within Section VI.3. Once operational further suppliers may apply for admission onto the DPS and existing suppliers may update company, product and commercial information on a dynamic basis without restriction. Call off contracts may be let from commencement of the DPS and may be sourced via both direct award and mini-competition. No upper or lower constraints will be applied in respect of individual call off contract values or term durations, which may exceed the overarching term duration of the DPS. No restrictions will be set in respect of purchasing and contracting options available for letting call off contracts which may include, but are not limited to: * Purchase * Hire / Purchase * Short-Term Hire / Rental / Lease * Stage Payments Purchase * Trial / Pilot Call off contracts may be let using any form of contract as relevant to the requirements in question and may include, but are not limited to, ... Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Refuse and Associated Specialist Electric Vehicles Dynamic Purchasing System The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215ae1a0-be7d-408c-95cd-7e9c203da4ba |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2021 - 31 May 2026 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34144511 - Refuse-collection vehicles

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2021 at 16:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215ae1a0-be7d-408c-95cd-7e9c203da4ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/215ae1a0-be7d-408c-95cd-7e9c203da4ba
  19th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current

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