---
title: "Electrification of a Refuse Collection Vehicle (RCV)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038b8c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2023-05-30"
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# Electrification of a Refuse Collection Vehicle (RCV)

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038b8c

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## Summary

The Buckinghamshire Council recently completed the award process for the tender titled "Electrification of a Refuse Collection Vehicle (RCV)". The procurement stage was for services in the motor vehicle conversion industry. This involved the refurbishment and electrification of a 26-tonne RCV, with a contract value of £580,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with Lunaz Applied Technologies Ltd being the active supplier.

This tender opportunity with the Buckinghamshire Council presents a chance for businesses in the motor vehicle conversion services sector to engage in the electrification project. Companies specializing in vehicle refurbishment, spare parts procurement, extended warranty packages, and training services would find this contract well-suited for their expertise. The key deadline for bid submission was on January 23, 2023, with the contract signing taking place on April 14, 2023.

## Notice

In March 2022 Buckinghamshire Council was awarded PS578,000 from the DEFRA Air Quality Grant scheme to refurbish and electrify a 26 tonne RCV. This funding will be used to refurbish and electrify one of the Council's existing diesel vehicles and, in addition, procure an extended warranty package and all spare parts required for a five-year period. The Council also require training on safe use of the vehicle for its operatives and training and tooling for our Workshop team to enable regular servicing and maintenance of the electrified vehicle to be completed inhouse.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In March 2022 Buckinghamshire Council was awarded PS578,000 from the DEFRA Air Quality Grant scheme to refurbish and electrify a 26 tonne RCV. This funding will be used to refurbish and electrify one of the Council's existing diesel vehicles and, in addition, procure an extended warranty package and all spare parts required for a five-year period. The Council also require training on safe use of the vehicle for its operatives and training and tooling for our Workshop team to enable regular servicing and maintenance of the electrified vehicle to be completed inhouse.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015240-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £580,000 |
| Lots value | £580,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £580,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LUNAZ APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50117100 - Motor vehicle conversion services

## Release History

- 30 May 2023 at 10:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015240-2023
- 7 Dec 2022 at 16:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034679-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/
- https://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk/

## Provenance

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