--- title: "PQ0610 - Shelforce Vehicles" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059527" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059527" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059527.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059527.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-09-05" --- # PQ0610 - Shelforce Vehicles Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059527 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059527) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059527.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is seeking suppliers for a tender titled "PQ0610 - Shelforce Vehicles," focusing on the provision of motor vehicles, specifically vans. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category and is a below-threshold open competition, inviting interested suppliers to participate through the Council's e-tendering system. The Council aims to acquire two vehicles for its internal service, Shelforce, which manufactures windows and fire doors. These vehicles must be ready by September 2025 and comply with various specifications including installation of technology and branded wraps, with the contract set to commence on 13th October 2025 and last for up to four years. Potential suppliers must submit their bids by 12:00 noon on 26th September 2025. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the automotive and transport sectors. Companies specializing in van manufacturing or vehicle customisation, particularly those capable of providing Luton van types with specific configurations, will find this contract appealing. The tender prioritises a 60% weight on price and a 40% weight on quality, offering an opening for companies that can deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions. Besides increasing their portfolio presence, businesses can enhance their competitive position through proposals offering extended warranty periods. Suppliers must be agile and efficient in managing vehicle specifications and custom branding to meet the tender's requirements. ## Notice Birmingham City Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint an organisation for the provision of 2 vehicles for Shelforce. Shelforce is a King's Award-winning internal service within Birmingham City Council which manufactures Windows and Fire Doors for use primarily within the City's Social Housing Stock. The contract for the goods will commence in September 2025 and will be in place for a maximum period of 4 years. Specification Shelforce require 2 vehicles to deliver PVCu windows and doors, including Fire doors, as follows: * Luton Van Type * Similar to either of the 2 below: o Citroen Relay Chassis Conversions Relay Lwfl Luton 35 L3 2.2 BlueHDi o Renault easiloader Master Red Edition- Platform FWD 3T5 145.35 - L3H1 - GVW 3.5 T * 4.5-meter body * Uprated rear springs * Loading ramp * Securing load clamps * Painted to Shelforce colours including signage to be included in the cost quoted in the Pricing Schedule. * Low and easy access to the back of the van is required. * All vehicles must be hardwired and fitted with a cradle to accept up to 10-inch demountable tablet, with the cost of such incorporated into the tenderers bid price, the tenderer will assume the role of prime contractor and the hardwiring and cradle installation must occur at the manufacturers works or dealership PRIOR to delivery to the Council. * All Vehicles to be fitted with a vinyl wrap to cab, and body. The supplier will allow for the cost of supply and fit within the quoted price. The wrap must be warranted for the life of the vehicle. The winning tenderer will be supplied with all artwork in an appropriate format. The tenderer will assume the role as prime contractor and the fitment will occurat the manufacturers works or dealership PRIOR to delivery to the Council * All Vehicle to comply with Construction and Use regulations * All vehicles to be registered with the DVLA * All Vehicles to have 2 sets of Keys * All vehicles to have air conditioning * All Tyres to be of premium quality and 'Metric Sized' * All vehicles to have height markers visible in the cab * All vehicles to have a minimum of 3-year bumper to bumper warranty's- Tenderers are able to offer an extension to this if they wish, additional warranty years beyond the minimum three-year period will be positively weighted and benefit from a higher cost score in the evaluation process. * Suppliers are encouraged to propose extended warranty periods as part of their bid to enhance their competitive position. * Tenderers to confirm maintenance and servicing requirements to ensure warranty's are maintained * Tenderers to confirm all grades of oils and greases to be used to ensure longevity of the vehicles. * Costs are to be provided in the pricing schedule (003) based on a 3 and 4 year lease. * Payment will be by BACS upon receipt of a supplier invoice. Please note that we are unable to pay by Direct Debit. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk. Your completed quotation submission should be returned by 12:00 (noon) on Friday 26th September 2025 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054374-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | £150,000 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B1 1BB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34100000 - Motor vehicles - 34113000 - 4-wheel-drive vehicles - 34136000 - Vans ## Release History - 5 Sep 2025 at 14:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054374-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054374-2025 5th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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