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title: "Purchase, Maintenance & Repair Provision of 26-ton Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Refuse Collection Vehicles"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a024"
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buyer: "GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-03-29"
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# Purchase, Maintenance & Repair Provision of 26-ton Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Refuse Collection Vehicles

Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a024

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## Summary

Glasgow City Council is conducting a procurement process for the purchase, maintenance, and repair of 26-ton hydrogen fuel cell electric refuse collection vehicles, with a total estimated value of £7 million. This open procurement is currently in the active tender stage, and bids are set to close on 29 April 2021. The successful delivery of vehicles is required by 31 October 2022, with maintenance and repair services extending over five years. The procurement aims to combat climate change by transitioning to a more sustainable fleet.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in environmental services, vehicle manufacturing, and maintenance sectors geared towards sustainable technologies. Companies that hold relevant certifications for Quality Assurance and Environmental Management, as well as those with demonstrated experience in delivering fuel cell electric vehicles, will be particularly well-suited to compete. With a focus on community benefits and fair work practices in the bid evaluation, this contract will attract suppliers committed to social responsibility as well.

## Notice

The contract is split into the following two elements: One off purchase of 26 ton hydrogen fuel cell electric refuse collection vehicles* to be delivered by 31st October 2022 via phased delivery as detailed in the Invitation to Tender document. The estimated budget for the purchase of the FCEV RCV's is 5,500,000GBP. * The number of vehicles purchased will be dependent on the commercial submissions and budget availability at the time of contract award. Three years maintenance and repair with two options for up to 12 months extensions. The estimated budget for the maintenance is 1,500,000GBP over 5 years

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The council invites tender bids for the purchase of 26 tonne hydrogen fuel cell electric refuse collection vehicles and maintenance and repair provision for up to a period of five years. This procurement is an important step for Glasgow City Council (GCC) in response to the impending climate emergency which shall be support the decarbonisation of the fleet and shall reduce the city's carbon emissions. The maintenance and repair provision for hydrogen fuel cell electric refuse collection vehicles shall ensure GCC continues to meet its legal requirements in terms of vehicle servicing and maintenance. The Service shall work within the current GCC operating model to ensure there is no detrimental operational impact or additional vehicle downtime. The contract is estimated to be awarded in June 2021 with a start date to be confirmed. The council is looking to award the entire contract to one Supplier.

Renewal: Two possible 12 month extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006322-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This contract is for one off purchase of refuse collection vehicles. The maintenance and repair provision is for 36 months with the option to extend for 2 additional periods of up to 12 months each. Therefore it is estimated that the notice for this re-tender will be issued in 2025 should be extensions be exercised. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | £7,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 34144500 - Vehicles for refuse and sewage
- 34144510 - Vehicles for refuse
- 34144511 - Refuse-collection vehicles
- 34144512 - Refuse-compaction vehicles
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
- 90511000 - Refuse collection services
- 90511100 - Urban solid-refuse collection services
- 90511200 - Household-refuse collection services
- 90512000 - Refuse transport services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2021 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006322-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.glasgow.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00196
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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