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title: "Highways Fleet Vehicle Replacement Framework"
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buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Highways Fleet Vehicle Replacement Framework

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66e231de-46a7-4262-bce1-bf5d7c64449d

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## Summary

The Cumbria County Council is managing a tender for the 'Highways Fleet Vehicle Replacement Framework', a procurement initiative valued at £5,000,000. This framework aims to replace vehicles in the Council's highways fleet, which consists of 280 various vehicle types, some of which are reaching the end of their economical viability. The procurement method follows an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 28 January 2021. The contract is set to commence on 15 March 2021 and will last until 14 March 2025, with deliveries expected to occur in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant avenues for business growth, particularly for suppliers in the transportation and vehicle manufacturing industries. Companies specialising in heavy-duty motor vehicles, mechanical shovels, excavators, and diverse motor vehicles are well-suited to compete for the various lots available. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have been identified as suitable participants, fostering competition and innovation in the supply chain as the Council looks to enhance its fleet over the next four years.

## Notice

Tender Opportunity; https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ The Council operates a highways fleet consisting of 280 various types of vehicle from small panel vans up to 28 tonne gritters/tippers. The majority of this fleet was procured in or around 2012. Many of the vehicles are now coming to the end of their economically viable life. This framework is to allow the Council to implement a fleet replacement programme over the next 4 years. The Goods have been divided into the following vehicle types (Lots): * Lot 1 - Multi-purpose chassis and bodies * Lot 2 - Loadalls * Lot 3 - MWEPS * Lot 4 - Tractor Excavators * Lot 5 - 3.5 tonne Crew Cab Pickups * Lot 6 - Small Crew Vans * Lot 7 - 1.5t Pickup It is anticipated that a single supplier will be appointed to Lot 1 and up to 6 suppliers will be appointed to each of the remaining Lots (Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5809b0e-f85f-4e63-ac73-6f333750430e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | APRITE (GB) LTD T/A WEST WAY NISSAN; FORD RETAIL LTD T/A POLAR FORD; GUEST MOTORS; JAMES A. CUTHBERTSON; LLOYD; NORTH EAST TRUCK AND VAN; RENAULT; SCOT JCB; TOYOTA GB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 34130000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of goods
- 34140000 - Heavy-duty motor vehicles
- 43260000 - Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders, and mining machinery

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2021 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5809b0e-f85f-4e63-ac73-6f333750430e
- 21 Dec 2020 at 08:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8795ce4-5617-478c-a94f-2b4ef319c9b0
- 21 Dec 2020 at 08:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afef2313-8bf9-4fc3-befc-3a85c52791f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5809b0e-f85f-4e63-ac73-6f333750430e
  7th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8795ce4-5617-478c-a94f-2b4ef319c9b0
  21st December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afef2313-8bf9-4fc3-befc-3a85c52791f8
  21st December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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