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title: "Welfare Vehicles Hire"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000763194"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-04-09"
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# Welfare Vehicles Hire

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000763194

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## Summary

The Dumfries and Galloway Council, a regional or local authority based in Dumfries, UK, has issued a planning notice for a tender titled "Welfare Vehicles Hire" within the industry category of General public services. The procurement involves hiring 10 welfare vans for fixed maintenance teams across the region. The deadline for future notices related to this tender is set for June 3, 2024.

This tender by Dumfries and Galloway Council presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in goods supply, particularly those with expertise in providing welfare vehicles and related services. The planned procurement process will require businesses to deliver specified vehicles with particular features to meet the council's requirements, ensuring compliance with sustainability considerations such as reducing CO2 emissions and extending battery life.

## Notice

We require 10 welfare vans, two for each depot across the Region. Initially the hire of the vehicles will be on a short term basis. These vehicles will provide fixed maintenance teams with this facility at the start of their works (fixed [patching works / surface dressing).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The service requires 10 welfare vans, two for each depot across the Region. This will be be on a short term basis of up to one year. These vehicles will provide a fixed maintenance teams with this facility at the start of their works (fixed [patching works / surface dressing) The desired specification of the vehicles is as below: > Length: 5680 mm > Width: 2360 mm > Height: 2538 mm > Height (unladen): 2606mm > Loading Height: 542mm > Loading Height (unladen): 710mm > Heavy duty locks > Anti-hijack locking system > Emergency escape hatch > Heavy-duty, anti-slip floor covering in tool area > ABS as standard > Reverse bleeper and sensor The desired facilities are as below: Minimum 7 x crash tested M1 seats(incl.drivers) Unisex toilet cubicle inc electric flush cassette toilet electric cooking unit incl.microwave Electric hot water facility for drinks Independent central heating Hot and cold hand wash facilities Interior/exterior work lamps Conference type table for seats in mess area Pinch bar and shovel storage Roof & window ventilation Wet clothes area and drying room Large rear access step. Sustainability must be considered and the below are areas that should be considered. > Solar PV panels > Less CO2 Emissions > Less oil use > Less engine wear > More silent run time > Longer battery / engine life > Less charging of the battery when idling > Split twin batteries room Large rear access step

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502634 |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Jun 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| 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 | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
- 34113200 - All-terrain vehicles
- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles
- 34114300 - Welfare vehicles

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502634

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502634
  Welfare Vehicles Hire - We require 10 welfare vans, two for each depot across the Region. Initially the hire of the vehicles will be on a short term basis. These vehicles will provide fixed maintenance teams with this facility at the start of their works (fixed [patching works / surface dressing).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000763194
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=763194

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