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title: "For the purchase of a Fully Fitted Mobile Library Electric Vehicle"
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# For the purchase of a Fully Fitted Mobile Library Electric Vehicle

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6de1c67-cced-4bde-93ec-8b60470c7351

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## Summary

North Somerset Council has concluded a tender process for the purchase of a Fully Fitted Mobile Library Electric Vehicle, classified under CPV code 34144900 for electric vehicles and 34144760 for mobile library vehicles. The procurement stage is in the award phase with the contract awarded to Torton Bodies Limited. The procurement used an open procedure method and was valued at £262,450. The contract, commencing on 1 November 2024 and ending on 31 August 2025, requires the vehicle to be delivered to the Library Distribution Centre in Clevedon, North Somerset, by 29 August 2025. Key dates of note include the tender publication on 1 July 2024 and award date on 22 October 2024.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in electric vehicle manufacture and bespoke vehicle fittings, particularly those with expertise in equipping mobile library vehicles. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the inclusion criteria. The procurement will enable businesses to partner with North Somerset Council, allowing suppliers to expand their portfolio and gain significant exposure within the public sector market. This opportunity is ideal for businesses aiming to enhance their growth by capitalising on the burgeoning demand for eco-friendly transportation solutions in public service sectors.

## Notice

North Somerset Council would like to invite you to tender for a Fully Fitted New Mobile Library Electric Vehicle. The vehicle will be fully electric and fitted out to the customer's requirements. The contract is for purchase only, no lease requirement and does not include trade in of old vehicles. The Contract duration will be 10 months (subject to agreement with North Somerset Council) plus warranties commencing 1 November 2024 at the latest. Delivery to Library Distribution Centre, Units 4-6 Tweed Road Industrial Estate, Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 6RR by 29 August 2025 (subject to agreement with North Somerset Council). Please see attachments on Supplying the South West portal for full information and instructions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4f55769-114e-457a-832d-f05fddfc4a16 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £260,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £262,450 |
| 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 | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TORTON BODIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34144760 - Mobile library vehicles
- 34144900 - Electric vehicles

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2024 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4f55769-114e-457a-832d-f05fddfc4a16
- 1 Jul 2024 at 15:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41fdfa5d-386a-4944-95c8-293aa7d49e50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4f55769-114e-457a-832d-f05fddfc4a16
  4th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41fdfa5d-386a-4944-95c8-293aa7d49e50
  1st July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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