---
title: "In-Cab Technology - Request for Information for Perth & Kinross Council"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000629750"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL"
published: "2020-09-04"
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# In-Cab Technology - Request for Information for Perth & Kinross Council

Buyer: PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000629750

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## Summary

Perth & Kinross Council is initiating a procurement process for the implementation of in-cab technology within its Refuse Collection Vehicle fleet. This planned tender, titled "In-Cab Technology - Request for Information," is categorised under goods and focuses on optimising waste and recycling collection services through real-time routing and scheduling. Interested parties are invited to submit their responses by 17:00 on Monday, 21 September 2020. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with additional information available through the council's website.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technological solutions for transportation, logistics, and waste management. Companies that provide hardware and software for fleet management and optimisation would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement could enhance a business's portfolio and facilitate growth within the public sector, especially given the increasing focus on efficiency and environmental sustainability in local government services.

## Notice

Perth & Kinross Council (PKC) wish to implement in-cab technology (hardware and software) within the Refuse Collection Vehicle (RCV) fleet. The overall objective is to implement technology that will allow PKC's waste and recycling collection services to be optimised in terms of real-time routing, scheduling and back-office administration. PKC is seeking views and information from industry for market research purposes.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This PIN notice is being published for market research purposes only. A document providing an overview and high-level requirements is provided. Interested suppliers are asked to complete questions in the provided response form and email this to WasteProcurement@pkc.gov.uk by 17:00 on Monday 21 September 2020.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP393842 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL |
| Locality | PERTH |
| Post town | Perth |
| Postcode | PH1 5PH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Perth and Kinross |
| Electoral ward | Perth City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Perth and Kinross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP393842

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP393842&idx=1
  4th September 2020 - Overview and requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP393842&idx=2
  4th September 2020 - Response Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP393842
  In-Cab Technology - Request for Information for Perth & Kinross Council - Perth & Kinross Council (PKC) wish to implement in-cab technology (hardware and software) within the Refuse Collection Vehicle (RCV) fleet. The overall objective is to implement technology that will allow PKC's waste and recycling collection services to be optimised in terms of real-time routing, scheduling and back-office administration. PKC is seeking views and information from industry for market research purposes.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000629750
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=629750

## Provenance

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