--- title: "Fleet Decarbonisation Consultant" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000681663" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000681663" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000681663.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000681663.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2022-02-07" --- # Fleet Decarbonisation Consultant Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000681663 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000681663) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000681663.json) ## Summary North Ayrshire Council is planning to initiate a tender for a contract titled "Fleet Decarbonisation Consultant". This opportunity falls within the services industry, specifically focusing on general public services. The procurement process will commence with a publication on Public Contract Scotland-Tender during the week of 21st February 2022, with an estimated start date for the contract set for 21st March 2022. Interested suppliers must submit their questionnaires by the close of business on 18th February 2022 to the provided contact email. The contracting authority, North Ayrshire Council, is based in Irvine, UK and is actively pursuing a strategy to transition to a zero-emission fleet due to its declared climate emergency. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fleet management, decarbonisation strategies, or consulting services focused on environmental sustainability. Companies that can assist in evaluating fleet assets and developing comprehensive implementation plans for electric and alternative fuel vehicles will find themselves particularly well-suited to compete. The detailed analysis required, including cost-benefit evaluations and infrastructure planning, offers a chance to enhance business visibility and contribute to public-sector sustainability goals. Stakeholders with expertise in renewable energy and transportation solutions may also find synergies to collaborate on this project. ## Notice North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking to notify the market of this future contract opportunity. The procurement exercise will be carried out via Public Contract Scotland-Tender. It will be published on Public Contract Scotland-Tender week commencing 21st February 2022. The estimated start date for this contract would be 21st March 2022 with an end date still to be confirmed. NAC has declared a climate emergency and are working towards a zero-emission fleet and progress has been made in terms of investment in EVs and charging infrastructure. To assist the acceleration of the introduction of more electric and alternative fuelled vehicles along with the relevant charging infrastructure NAC is seeking to procure external support to review our assets and prepare a detailed implementation plan for the transition to a decarbonised fleet. Suppliers interested in this opportunity should complete the attached questionnaire and return to pamelaorton@north-ayrshire.gov.uk by close of business on Friday 18th February 2022. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NAC has declared a climate emergency and are working towards a zero-emission fleet and progress has been made in terms of investment in EVs and charging infrastructure. To assist the acceleration of the introduction of more electric and alternative fuelled vehicles along with the relevant charging infrastructure NAC is seeking to procure external support to review our assets and prepare a detailed implementation plan for the transition to a decarbonised fleet. The task will be to complete a piece of research and produce a report with clear, evidenced, and tailored recommendations on the most appropriate options to assist the transition to zero emissions of North Ayrshire's fleet assets. It should include: - an in-depth analysis of the data from North Ayrshire's telematics management information system, informed by the ongoing second phase of the Critical Fleet Review. - a matrix breaking the fleet type down by category, along with recommendations for replacement including alternative options (i.e. travel hierarchy or downsizing), timescales, funding required, potential funding sources, analysis of capital and revenue implications and environmental benefits. - a workplace charging investment plan, detailing proposals for new charging infrastructure, including location and type, aligned to the above vehicle replacement matrix. - potential synergies with our renewable energy generation investment plans. - a cost benefit analysis showing the financial and environmental impacts of the proposed transition. - recommendations regarding staff buy-in and fostering culture change. - opportunities to work with partner organisations, including across the wider public, private and third sector for any transport synergies. Research sources will include information from the NAC's Fleetwave system, Telematics system, Fleet Asset Management Plan, and information gathered from individual services regarding their vehicle usage. The final comprehensive fleet decarbonisation report should contain a detailed transition plan to include SMART actions setting out a robust and deliverable timeline to bring scale and pace to meet our sustainability aspirations. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439978 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 7 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Mar 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | IRVINE | | Post town | Kilmarnock | | Postcode | KA12 8EE | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | | Local authority | North Ayrshire | | Electoral ward | Irvine South | | Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire | | Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services - 50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services - 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services ## Release History - 7 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439978 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB439978&idx=1 7th February 2022 - Fleet Decarbonisation Consultant Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439978 Fleet Decarbonisation Consultant - North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") are looking to notify the market of this future contract opportunity. The procurement exercise will be carried out via Public Contract Scotland-Tender. It will be published on Public Contract Scotland-Tender week commencing 21st February 2022. The estimated start date for this contract would be 21st March 2022 with an end date still to be confirmed. NAC has declared a climate emergency and are working towards a zero-emission fleet and progress has been made in terms of investment in EVs and charging infrastructure. To assist the acceleration of the introduction of more electric and alternative fuelled vehicles along with the relevant charging infrastructure NAC is seeking to procure external support to review our assets and prepare a detailed implementation plan for the transition to a decarbonised fleet. Suppliers interested in this opportunity should complete the attached questionnaire and return to pamelaorton@north-ayrshire.gov.uk by close of business on Friday 18th February 2022. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000681663 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=681663 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000681663. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000681663.json.