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title: "SOL - SMBC Vehicle Fleet"
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# SOL - SMBC Vehicle Fleet

Buyer: COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8dca4b6-9014-4d47-bb41-f4a53379669f

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## Summary

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for the project titled "SOL - SMBC Vehicle Fleet," aimed at replacing their fleet of 48 vehicles, which includes a variety of transport types such as small vans and larger vehicles. This tender is currently in the active phase, with a submission deadline set for 20th March 2020. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing all qualified suppliers to participate, and the project falls under the transport equipment industry category. The contract is anticipated to commence on 27th April 2020 and will run until 26th April 2030, with deliveries taking place in Solihull, West Midlands, UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in vehicle manufacturing, leasing, or maintenance services, especially those focusing on environmentally friendly options due to the council’s commitment to reducing air pollution. Suppliers offering innovative solutions for vehicle replacement, maintenance, and operational efficiency will be particularly well-suited for this tender, enabling them to establish a long-term partnership with the council while contributing to its sustainability goals.

## Notice

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council operates a fleet of 48 vehicles across a range of vehicle types/specifications e.g. small vans, standard saloons/people carriers and special needs minibuses to larger Tanker Services and Street Lighting vehicles. The Council wishes to explore a number of options regarding the replacement of all of the vehicles as they reach the termination date of the current lease hire arrangements. The Council will be looking to tenderers to use their market expertise and product knowledge to advise on the most economic and operationally advantageous means by which vehicles can be replaced. This will include advice on options for maintenance arrangements including breakdown and recovery of vehicles, windscreen, glass and tyre replacement arrangements, etc. In particular, the Council has a vision to eliminate or minimise air pollution and accordingly is interested in exploring all possible environmentally friendly vehicle options as part of this tender exercise and will be looking to forge a partnership with the successful tenderer to receive on-going advice and support in this matter. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd8bb276-8948-45aa-a586-ad2cfecbd8dc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2020 - 26 Apr 2030 |
| 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 | COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 3QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2020 at 11:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd8bb276-8948-45aa-a586-ad2cfecbd8dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd8bb276-8948-45aa-a586-ad2cfecbd8dc
  18th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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