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title: "The Conversion of a Council Refuse Collection Vehicle -"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000620647"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL"
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# The Conversion of a Council Refuse Collection Vehicle -

Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000620647

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## Summary

Glasgow City Council is seeking contractors for the project titled "The Conversion of a Council Refuse Collection Vehicle," aimed at developing a hydrogen fuelled refuse collection vehicle (RCV). This procurement falls under the services category and utilises an open procedure for tendering. The contract was awarded on 31st March 2020, and the project is situated in Glasgow, UK, specifically requiring operational capabilities that meet or exceed those of a standard diesel-fuelled RCV. The conversion involves substantial modifications, maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards, as well as ensuring the vehicle operates efficiently over long durations without refuelling.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in green technology, vehicle modification, and waste management services, particularly those with expertise in hydrogen technologies. Companies like engineering firms specialising in vehicle electrification or those involved in sustainable transport solutions would be well-suited to leverage this contract for growth. With the growing emphasis on environmentally friendly solutions, this project aligns well with the current market trends seeking innovative and sustainable transport alternatives within local government contracts.

## Notice

The scope is to create a truly hydrogen fuelled RCV which is suitable for seamless drop-in replacement for diesel fuelled vehicles. GCC shall provide the convertor with a fully operational 26ton refuse waste collection vehicle as detailed below of which the council will retain title. The requirement is to emulate a standard RCV's daily duty, of uninterrupted service of at least 12 hours without refuelling. The converted RCV must be able to achieve the operational characteristics of a standard 26 tonne diesel powered RCV, with regard to the ancillary equipment (compaction and bin hoists) and must be fully compliant with existing design and build regulations relating to payload and axle weight criteria. The vehicle must be returned to Glasgow City Council Road legal including a new M.O.T. Consideration must be given to anticipate weight derogation for alternative powered vehicles as payload cannot be compromised. The requirement is for a Hydrogen Fuel cell powered vehicle with no range extender assistance permitted.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The operational output and completed RCV should be able to achieve the following; The vehicle shall be capable of operating an average of 11 hours per day, 7 days a week and 12,000 miles per annum. The vehicle shall be capable of undertaking a double shift if required. The lift shall be capable of undertaking 1600 lifting operations per shift on average The vehicle shall be capable of undertaking an uninterrupted 200 miles on a single duty The convertor shall modify the existing vehicle to include safety systems, GPS and telematics, CCTV as per Appendix 1 - Schedule of Vehicle modifications. Vehicle modifications must be undertaken with engineering support from vehicle manufacturer, including access to CAD models and CAN database to support safe integration of new powertrain. Modifications to standard commercial vehicle chassis, body and auxiliaries to accommodate: * Packaging of hydrogen zero emission powertrain * Enhanced data collection from base-vehicle systems. This Award was conducted utlising Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the Purchase, Maintenance and Repair of Heavy Vehicles and Plant - Contract Reference: GCC003831CPU under Category 3 - Purchase, repair, maintenance & parts of heavy vehicles

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386382 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £685,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARCOLA ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles
- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles
- 34130000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of goods
- 34140000 - Heavy-duty motor vehicles
- 34143000 - Winter-maintenance vehicles
- 34144220 - Breakdown vehicles
- 34144400 - Road-maintenance vehicles
- 34144430 - Road-sweeping vehicles
- 34144440 - Gritter vehicles
- 34144500 - Vehicles for refuse and sewage
- 34144510 - Vehicles for refuse
- 34144511 - Refuse-collection vehicles
- 34144512 - Refuse-compaction vehicles
- 34144700 - Utility vehicles
- 34200000 - Vehicle bodies, trailers or semi-trailers
- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

## Release History

- 11 May 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386382

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386382
  The Conversion of a Council Refuse Collection Vehicle - - The scope is to create a truly hydrogen fuelled RCV which is suitable for seamless drop-in replacement for diesel fuelled vehicles. GCC shall provide the convertor with a fully operational 26ton refuse waste collection vehicle as detailed below of which the council will retain title. The requirement is to emulate a standard RCV's daily duty, of uninterrupted service of at least 12 hours without refuelling. The converted RCV must be able to achieve the operational characteristics of a standard 26 tonne diesel powered RCV, with regard to the ancillary equipment (compaction and bin hoists) and must be fully compliant with existing design and build regulations relating to payload and axle weight criteria. The vehicle must be returned to Glasgow City Council Road legal including a new M.O.T. Consideration must be given to anticipate weight derogation for alternative powered vehicles as payload cannot be compromised. The requirement is for a Hydrogen Fuel cell powered vehicle with no range extender assistance permitted.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk/
- http://www.glasgow.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000620647

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