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title: "Supply and Confidential Disposal of Taxi Licence Plates 2017-2022"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000471669"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2017-02-02"
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# Supply and Confidential Disposal of Taxi Licence Plates 2017-2022

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000471669

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## Summary

The procurement process involves The City of Edinburgh Council, which is seeking to secure a contract titled "Supply and Confidential Disposal of Taxi Licence Plates 2017-2022." This contract falls under the services category and is intended for the production and disposal of taxi identification plates for approximately 1300 licensed taxis and 1500 private hire vehicles in Edinburgh. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the contract initially set to be awarded post-bid evaluation on January 20, 2017. Key contacts for this procurement can be reached via email and phone at The City of Edinburgh Council's office located at Waverley Court, Edinburgh (postal code EH8 8BG).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the production and disposal of vehicle identification materials. Companies experienced in manufacturing and supplying regulatory signage, as well as those providing software solutions for compliance management, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses that align with the community benefits outlined, such as workforce training and local engagement initiatives, will enhance their competitiveness in this procurement process.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council (Council) has a requirement for its Taxi Examination Centre (TEC) to produce and provide licensed Taxi and Private Hire vehicle owners with suitable vehicle identification plates and ancillaries. The ancillaries required include fitment brackets, and various interior and exterior stickers. The Council is undertaking a tender exercise to establish the Contractor best suited to meet its needs in providing this service, in terms of quality and best value. The Council currently has approximately 1300 licensed Taxi Vehicles and 1500 licensed Private Hire Vehicles. Software should also be provided to ensure this process is as simple as possible. As these plates have an expiry date, a secure disposal service is also required for the returned plates.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is to ensure the Council's Taxi Examination Centre's mandatory obligation is met to supply taxi plates to the sizes and dimensions stipulated by the Licensing Committee, to taxi operators following the vehicles' annual test. There are currently approximately 1300 licensed Taxis and 1500 licensed Private Hire vehicles in scope in Edinburgh. The successful bidder is to supply internal and external stickers, mounting plates, brackets and fixings, the software required for printing and a jig and mangle/press and a secure destruction service for expired taxi plates.. See separate document

Renewal: Extension of up to 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB271792 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | 42- 54 months depending upon whether the extension is activated |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL; WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Dalkeith |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | UKM25 Edinburgh, City of |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB271792
- 5 Dec 2016 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC266078

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC266078&idx=3
  14th December 2016 - Specification and KPIs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC266078&idx=11
  14th December 2016 - Pricing Schedule with updated quantities and instructions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC266078&idx=9
  13th December 2016 - Taxi Plates - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC266078&idx=10
  13th December 2016 - Taxi Plates - Specification - inclusion of 2 further KPIs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC266078&idx=8
  13th December 2016 - Taxi Plates - Pricing Schedule FV2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC266078&idx=2
  7th December 2016 - Tenderer's Submission
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC266078&idx=4
  7th December 2016 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC266078&idx=5
  7th December 2016 - Additional Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC266078&idx=6
  7th December 2016 - Terms and Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC266078&idx=7
  7th December 2016 - CT0386 - ESPD v1 8 - Route 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC266078&idx=1
  7th December 2016 - Instructions to Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC266078
  Supply and Confidential Disposal of Taxi Licence Plates 2017-2022 - The City of Edinburgh Council (Council) has a requirement for its Taxi Examination Centre (TEC) to produce and provide licensed Taxi and Private Hire vehicle owners with suitable vehicle identification plates and ancillaries. The ancillaries required include fitment brackets, and various interior and exterior stickers. The Council is undertaking a tender exercise to establish the Contractor best suited to meet its needs in providing this service, in terms of quality and best value. The Council currently has approximately 1300 licensed Taxi Vehicles and 1500 licensed Private Hire Vehicles. Software should also be provided to ensure this process is as simple as possible. As these plates have an expiry date, a secure disposal service is also required for the returned plates.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB271792
  Supply and Confidential Disposal of Taxi Licence Plates 2017-2022 - The City of Edinburgh Council (Council) has a requirement for its Taxi Examination Centre (TEC) to produce and provide licensed Taxi and Private Hire vehicle owners with suitable vehicle identification plates and ancillaries. The ancillaries required include fitment brackets, and various interior and exterior stickers. The Council is undertaking a tender exercise to establish the Contractor best suited to meet its needs in providing this service, in terms of quality and best value. The Council currently has approximately 1300 licensed Taxi Vehicles and 1500 licensed Private Hire Vehicles. Software should also be provided to ensure this process is as simple as possible. As these plates have an expiry date, a secure disposal service is also required for the returned plates.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2468/Contract-Opportunities
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000471669
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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