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title: "NCC - Conversion of diesel powered Refuse Collection Vehicle"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0364ad"
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# NCC - Conversion of diesel powered Refuse Collection Vehicle

Buyer: NEWPORT CITY COUCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0364ad

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## Summary

The Newport City Council has completed a procurement process for the conversion of a diesel-powered Refuse Collection Vehicle to electric. The contract, with Dennis Eagle Limited, involves converting a 22T vehicle to 26T, lengthening the chassis, installing a new injector ram, and other modifications. The estimated contract value is £353,480 GBP. The tender was awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication, with the contract signed on August 30, 2022. The authority for this tender is the Newport City Council, located in Newport, United Kingdom, and falls under the services category.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specializing in vehicle conversion and reconditioning services. Companies adept at electric vehicle conversions and with expertise in refuse-collection vehicles could benefit from this contracting opportunity. The nature of the contract, focused on environmental considerations and meeting statutory obligations for recycling targets, aligns well with businesses aiming to contribute to carbon reduction efforts and sustainable waste management practices. The specific requirements of this tender limit competition to technical reasons, making it suited for specialist operators like Dennis Eagle Limited who can provide the unique expertise and warranties needed for the project.

## Notice

This notice is to indicate that Newport City Council intends to contract with Dennis Eagle Ltd to convert one Dennis Eagle Diesel 22T Refuse Collection Vehicle manufactured by Dennis Eagle Ltd to electric. The process will involve removal of the existing OL14 body shell and replacing with a Dennis Eagle OL19 size body shell with parts transposed from the OL14 shell, which will increase capacity. The vehicle will be replated from 22T to 26T GVW. The chassis will be lengthened increasing the wheelbase to 5250mm and a new injector ram will be installed. The lift axle assembly will be removed and changed to a rear steer. The Dennis Eagle cab will be removed and replaced with a brand new Dennis Eagle Elite cab, complete with the latest e-collect electrical and system architecture in line with the latest OEM levels. The engine and all associated infrastructure no longer required will be removed and replaced with 5 x 300 kw batteries, constructed as per the brand new e-collect vehicles recently delivred to NCC. It is anticipated the contract will start September / October with an estimated contract value off 353,480 gbp which includes an eCollect driveline warranty of 3 years (ex VAT).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The conversion of the diesel RCV to electric RCV will ensure NCC continues to meet its statutory obligations in terms of meeting recycling targets and will also be a major step towards the carbon reduction target in line with the Welsh government Wellbeing of Future Generations Act. The use of 26 tonne vehicle will maximise payload and reduce the number of round trips from the Waste Site, reducing traffic congestion and vehicle emissions.

### Procurement Information

The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: absence of competition for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025483-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £353,480 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWPORT CITY COUCIL |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP20 4UR |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Allt-yr-yn |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DENNIS EAGLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34144511 - Refuse-collection vehicles
- 50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2022 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025483-2022
- 1 Sep 2022 at 09:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024394-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.newport.gov.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0273

## Provenance

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