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title: "Market Research to assist Specifications of 3.5t vehicles (various) for Canterbury City Council"
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# Market Research to assist Specifications of 3.5t vehicles (various) for Canterbury City Council

Buyer: CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76e7f02f-2084-4ce3-9819-a37ad8cd51e1

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## Summary

The Canterbury City Council is conducting a planning stage procurement process titled "Market Research to assist Specifications of 3.5t vehicles (various)". The procurement is in the transport equipment industry category and is located in Canterbury, United Kingdom. The engagement end date for market research is 31st January 2024.

This tender by Canterbury City Council presents an opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, in the transport equipment sector to discuss and provide input on proposed specifications for 3.5t vehicles. The Council aims to issue final specifications for tendering purposes, seeking cost-effective solutions that meet both immediate and long-term needs. Businesses interested can engage in a soft market testing dialogue with the Council to explore alternative options and demonstrate their ability to deliver effective solutions.

## Notice

Canterbury CIty Council would like to meet with body builders to discuss the Councils proposed specifications with the aim :- To have a 2 way conversation to allow us to issue final specifications for tendering purposes. This is a soft market testing dialogue. We are looking to procure 4 x 3.5t low floor, 6 x 3.5t caged tipper, 6 x 3.5t tipper Expectations To discuss and consider alternatives if appropriate To get a specification that would meet our needs now and longer term To Achieve A issue a specification that is concise and understood, cost effective and can be delivered Local chassis dealer awareness and support to the process and vehicle life including warranty. Dates open to meet with us (google virtual meeting) are:- Friday 24th November 10:00 a.m.-11.00 a.m. Friday 24 November 11.30 a.m.- 12:30 a.m Tuesday 28 November 10:00 a.m.-11.00 a.m. Tuesday 28 November 11.30 a.m.- 12:30 a.m Please submit your preference to a meeting date and time to procurement@canterbury.gov.uk and we will provide you with the proposed specifications which we would like to discuss with you.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e1584cf-f207-4f04-add9-80ef3a008571 |
| 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 | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| 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 | CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT1 1YW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Northgate |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| 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

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2023 at 12:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e1584cf-f207-4f04-add9-80ef3a008571

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e1584cf-f207-4f04-add9-80ef3a008571
  31st October 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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