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title: "Supply and Confidential Disposal of Taxi Licence Plates 2017-2022"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000496682"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2017-10-25"
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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-r6ebe6-0000496682

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is conducting a procurement process for the contract titled "Supply and Confidential Disposal of Taxi Licence Plates 2017-2022". This procurement falls under the services category and is located in Edinburgh. Currently in the award stage, the contract requires the successful bidder to provide vehicle identification plates and ancillary items to approximately 1,320 licensed taxi vehicles and 1,800 private hire vehicles. The procurement method followed is an open procedure, with a contract value estimated at £250,000. The bid submission deadline was 28th June 2017, and the contract was awarded on 14th September 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing and disposing of vehicle identification solutions, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts. Companies that can deliver high-quality products efficiently, including fitment brackets and secure disposal of expired plates, will be well-suited to respond. Businesses with capabilities in software development for processing orders and facilitating simple interaction with service users will also have a competitive edge in this marketplace.

## 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 currently has approximately 1320 licensed Taxi Vehicles and 1800 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=OCT299303 |
| 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 | 25 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2017 - 3 Sep 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | 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 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## 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

- 25 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299303
- 21 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296337
- 22 May 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283917

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY283917&idx=7
  24th May 2017 - ESPD - CT0386 - Taxi Licence Plates - FV
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY283917&idx=1
  24th May 2017 - Instructions to Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY283917&idx=2
  24th May 2017 - Tenderers Submission
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY283917&idx=3
  24th May 2017 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY283917&idx=4
  24th May 2017 - Additional Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY283917&idx=5
  24th May 2017 - Terms and Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY283917&idx=6
  24th May 2017 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283917
  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 1320 licensed Taxi Vehicles and 1800 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=SEP296337
  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 1320 licensed Taxi Vehicles and 1800 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=OCT299303
  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 currently has approximately 1320 licensed Taxi Vehicles and 1800 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.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000496682

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