--- title: "Highways England - Winter Fleet Vehicle Disposal Trial 2021" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7fefd92f-fa6e-4bf6-bd50-d72e04c251d4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7fefd92f-fa6e-4bf6-bd50-d72e04c251d4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7fefd92f-fa6e-4bf6-bd50-d72e04c251d4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7fefd92f-fa6e-4bf6-bd50-d72e04c251d4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND" published: "2020-12-22" --- # Highways England - Winter Fleet Vehicle Disposal Trial 2021 Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fefd92f-fa6e-4bf6-bd50-d72e04c251d4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7fefd92f-fa6e-4bf6-bd50-d72e04c251d4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7fefd92f-fa6e-4bf6-bd50-d72e04c251d4.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Highways England - Winter Fleet Vehicle Disposal Trial 2021" is initiated by Highways England, located in Birmingham, England. This trial focuses on the compliant disposal of 44 salt spreaders, with 18 requiring decommissioning. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement end date for suppliers to express interest is set for 29th January 2021. The classification of this procurement falls under fleet management, repair, and maintenance services, and the corresponding CPV codes indicate a focus on vehicle-fleet management and auction services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in fleet management, vehicle auctions, and environmental compliance. Suppliers with expertise in decommissioning, safe storage, and auction processes are particularly well-suited to compete. Given that the trial will inform Highways England's future vehicle disposal strategy, successful participation could lead to ongoing contracts and expanded business relationships within the public sector, especially for small and medium enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises. ## Notice To inform our future vehicle disposal strategy, Highways England wishes to trial a full compliant asset sale process. There is a requirement to dispose of a total of 44 Salt Spreaders (18 of which also require decommission). These vehicles are located at various Highways England depots within England. The trial will involve a number of suppliers decommissioning vehicles and selling the vehicles at auction on our behalf. Full details - including vehicle specifications, locations and quantities will be provided to interested parties upon application however the supplier will be expected to carry out all reasonable activities to ensure Highways England's reputation is maintained and the timely sale of the vehicles for the maximum amount available, dependent on market conditions. The generic scope consists of the suppliers ability to: - Collect and storage of the the vehicles in a safe location throughout the process and to the buyer if required. Note should be taken that whilst the majority of the vehicles will be running, facility should be made for non-running vehicles. - Sale of the vehicle by either public or private auction, sale via the internet or through industry networks. All sales must always meet The Environmental Permitting Regulations and meet the requirements of the Industrial Emissions Directive where relevant. - Completion of the relevant documents including notification to the DVSA of a change in vehicle ownership. The outcome of the trial will inform our future vehicle disposal strategy, which will also include passenger vehicles used by both our Traffic Officers and Inspectors. Suppliers are therefore invited to register their interest their interest by sending an email to the contact details below complete with information about the services they provide and references that HE can take up. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4058af96-3cf8-45bf-9397-182abe215f00 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 Jan 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 | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B1 1RN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services - 50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services - 50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services - 79342400 - Auction services - 79342410 - Electronic auction services ## Release History - 22 Dec 2020 at 16:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4058af96-3cf8-45bf-9397-182abe215f00 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4058af96-3cf8-45bf-9397-182abe215f00 22nd December 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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