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title: "Soft market test for SBC vehicle fleet"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c83bf540-7b40-4d87-b4ce-0fdd7a582a7c"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2020-02-12"
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# Soft market test for SBC vehicle fleet

Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c83bf540-7b40-4d87-b4ce-0fdd7a582a7c

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## Summary

Swindon Borough Council is initiating a soft market test for its vehicle fleet as part of its planning phase to establish framework contracts for over 200 ageing vehicles currently in operation. The project is classified under the transport services industry, specifically addressing motor vehicles. The engagement end date for suppliers to respond is set for midday on 28 February 2020, with the anticipated contract start date projected for July 2020, concluding in July 2024. This procurement has a total estimated value of £12 million, and the vehicles will primarily serve the residents of Swindon, which has a population of approximately 220,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on supplying motor vehicles, particularly those offering innovative solutions for fleet management and replacement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete in this process, given the Council's interest in establishing a diverse range of suppliers. Interested parties should ensure they submit their proposals by the stated deadline and prepare to engage with the buying organisation for any clarifications required during this procurement phase.

## Notice

Swindon Borough Council (SBC) is a unitary Local Authority with circa 220k residents and a borough square mileage of 89 square miles. It currently has a fleet of over 200 vehicles most of which are aged and scheduled for replacement. Funds have been requested to facilitate the replacement of the fleet over the next four years and SBC are seeking to establish framework contracts with suppliers for 8 main categories of vehicle. Suppliers should respond to imckinnon@swindon.gov.uk by midday 28 February 2020 . Clarifications should be made to this address and we will periodically respond to these via the portal. The suppliers should check this for the responses The contract start date is likely to be July 2020 ending July 2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8faf30d0-8d3e-4cad-bdd8-df988c336391 |
| 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 | 12 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| 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 | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 2JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Eastcott |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2020 at 16:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8faf30d0-8d3e-4cad-bdd8-df988c336391

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8faf30d0-8d3e-4cad-bdd8-df988c336391
  12th February 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1a684554-964d-ea11-80ff-005056b64545
  please use the following link to download the soft market testing questionnaire

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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