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Published 20 Dec 2021, 16:56 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Specialist Vehicle Contract Hire - Lot 7

Official notice

Authority: Nottinghamshire County Council (Local council)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

Framework agreement12 lotsGoodsRestricted procedureSME suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£60,000,000total for 12 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 26 Jan 2022awarded 30 Dec 2022
Lots 12see the lot list below
Framework period 2 yrsends 29 Feb 2024 · starts 1 Mar 2022

What is being bought12 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The hiring of two types of vehicles on a medium to long term basis to supplement Council run bus services.

CPV: Buses and coaches · Crane and dumper trucks · Flatbed and Tipper trucks · Gritter vehicles · Gully emptiers · Minibuses · Mobile library vehicles · Road sweepers · Skip loaders · Specialist vehicles · Suction-sweeper vehicles · Tipper trailers · +4 more

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
25 bids on the busiest of 12 lots · 20 suppliers appointed
Framework period
2 yrs from 1 Mar 2022

Lots and requirements (12)Procurement structure

12 lots · all with a published value · evaluation weights differ by lot

Every one of these 12 lots carries the same published figure, £5,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Coach Built, fully accessible passenger bus, must accommodate up to 4 wheelchairs or 16 passengersAwarded UK, East Midlands 2 yrsceiling above

Coach Built, fully accessible passenger bus, must accommodate up to 4 wheelchairs or 16 passengers, Price to include maintenance, MOT, Road Fund Licence and Lift inspections, Service schedule, Safety inspection 12 weekly, MOT once yearly, Based on 20,000 miles per year.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2022 – 29 Feb 2024 (2 yrs)
Delivery: UK, East Midlands
Extensions: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Van conversion. To accommodate up to 3 wheelchairs or 15 passengersAwarded UK, East Midlands 2 yrsceiling above

Van conversion. To accommodate up to 3 wheelchairs or 15 passengers, Price to include maintenance, MOT, Road Fund Licence and Lift inspections, Service schedule, Safety inspection 12 weekly, MOT once yearly, Based on 20,000 miles per year.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2022 – 29 Feb 2024 (2 yrs)
Delivery: UK, East Midlands
Extensions: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Chassis mounted sweepersAwarded UK 2 yrsceiling above

A national framework arrangement enabled for all eligible public sector organisations to allow for the hire/lease of chassis mounted sweeper vehicles. The framework to be established is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2022 – 29 Feb 2024 (2 yrs)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Winter maintenance vehiclesAwarded UK 2 yrsceiling above

A national framework arrangement enabled for all eligible public sector organisations to allow for the hire/lease of winter maintenance vehicles. The framework to be established is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2022 – 29 Feb 2024 (2 yrs)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Gully emptiersAwarded UK 2 yrsceiling above

A national framework arrangement enabled for all eligible public sector organisations to allow for the hire/lease of gully emptiers. The framework to be established is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2022 – 29 Feb 2024 (2 yrs)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #6MinibusesAwarded UK 2 yrsceiling above

A national framework arrangement enabled for all eligible public sector organisations to allow for the hire/lease of minibuses. The framework to be established is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2022 – 29 Feb 2024 (2 yrs)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #7MidibusesAwarded UK 2 yrsceiling above

A national framework arrangement enabled for all eligible public sector organisations to allow for the hire/lease of midibuses. The framework to be established is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2022 – 29 Feb 2024 (2 yrs)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #8Buses & coachesAwarded UK 2 yrsceiling above

A national framework arrangement enabled for all eligible public sector organisations to allow for the hire/lease of buses and coaches. The framework to be established is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2022 – 29 Feb 2024 (2 yrs)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #9Customised vehicles (eg. mobile libraries)Awarded UK 2 yrsceiling above

A national framework arrangement enabled for all eligible public sector organisations to allow for the hire/lease of customised vehicles. The framework to be established is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2022 – 29 Feb 2024 (2 yrs)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #10TippersAwarded UK 2 yrsceiling above

A national framework arrangement enabled for all eligible public sector organisations to allow for the hire/lease of tippers. The framework to be established is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2022 – 29 Feb 2024 (2 yrs)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #11Hook loadersAwarded UK 2 yrsceiling above

A national framework arrangement enabled for all eligible public sector organisations to allow for the hire/lease of hook loaders. The framework to be established is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2022 – 29 Feb 2024 (2 yrs)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #12Skip loadersAwarded UK 2 yrsceiling above

A national framework arrangement enabled for all eligible public sector organisations to allow for the hire/lease of skip loaders. The framework to be established is intended to meet the requirements of local government and public sector bodies.

Contract period: 1 Mar 2022 – 29 Feb 2024 (2 yrs)
Delivery: UK
Extensions: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 50–60 points depending on the lot; most lots put it at 50 points.
  • “Specialist Vehicle Contract Hire - Lot 7” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Restricted procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
20 Dec 2021, 16:56 GMT
Last source update
19 Jan 2023, 12:52 GMT
Award evaluation window
26 Jan 2022 – …
Authority reference
DN641152
FTS notice number
2023/S 000-001679
Classification (CPV)
Buses and coachesCrane and dumper trucksFlatbed and Tipper trucksGritter vehiclesGully emptiersMinibusesMobile library vehiclesRoad sweepersSkip loadersSpecialist vehicles
+6 moreSuction-sweeper vehiclesTipper trailers
Delivery area
UKEast Midlands (UKF1)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0303cc Find a Tender
Contract terms
Performance terms

The minimum financial requirement for the purposes of the current tender exercise is stated in the procurement documents.

This framework will operate on-going contract monitoring procedures following award, to ensure financial stability requirements are maintained.

Credit rating checks will be carried out on a regular basis, using the credit rating agency, Creditsafe Business Solutions Limited.

Any changes will be assessed (compared with a baseline credit rating score obtained at contract award stage) and significant changes or sustained degradation will be investigated.

Review and risk notes
Review procedure

Information on deadlines(s) for review procedures can be found in Part 3, Chapter 6 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Publisher note: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: East Midlands Tendering
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free regional portal
Appointment period ends
26 Jan 2022, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
90 days from the deadline
Bids opened
26 Jan 2022, 12:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

26 Jan 2022 → 19 Jan 2023 · 4 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    26 Jan 2022, 12:00 GMT
  2. Bids opened
    26 Jan 2022, 12:00 GMT
  3. Contract starts
    1 Mar 2022
  4. Notice published
    19 Jan 2023, 12:52 GMT

Notice history

3 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 26 May 2022
  1. Status changed to complete
    26 May 2022, 11:57 BST
  2. Procurement method changed
    19 Jan 2023, 12:52 GMT
  3. Buyer details updated
    19 Jan 2023, 12:52 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 20admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 2521 from SMEs · busiest of 12 lots
Contracts signed 13latest 30 Dec 2022

13 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

All 12 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £5,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Contract 001679-2023-DN641152-1

    Signed
    30 Dec 2022
    Value
    —
    Period
    … – 29 Feb 2024
    Status
    active
  • Lot 1 - Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCV’s)

    Signed
    22 Mar 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    … – 29 Feb 2024
    Status
    active
  • Lot 10 – Tippers

    Signed
    22 Mar 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    … – 29 Feb 2024
    Status
    active
  • Lot 11 – Hook loaders

    Signed
    22 Mar 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    … – 29 Feb 2024
    Status
    active
  • Lot 12 – Skip loaders

    Signed
    22 Mar 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    … – 29 Feb 2024
    Status
    active
  • Lot 2 - Compact Sweepers

    Signed
    22 Mar 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    … – 29 Feb 2024
    Status
    active
  • Lot 3 - Chassis mounted sweepers

    Signed
    22 Mar 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    … – 29 Feb 2024
    Status
    active
  • Lot 4 - Winter Maintenance Vehicles

    Signed
    22 Mar 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    … – 29 Feb 2024
    Status
    active
  • Lot 5 - Gully Emptiers

    Signed
    22 Mar 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    … – 29 Feb 2024
    Status
    active
  • Lot 6 – Minibuses

    Signed
    22 Mar 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    … – 29 Feb 2024
    Status
    active
  • Lot 7 – Midibuses

    Signed
    22 Mar 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    … – 29 Feb 2024
    Status
    active
  • Lot 8 – Buses & coaches

    Signed
    22 Mar 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    … – 29 Feb 2024
    Status
    active
  • Lot 9 – Customised vehicles

    Signed
    22 Mar 2022
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    … – 29 Feb 2024
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Coach Built, fully accessible passenger bus, must accommodate up to 4 wheelchairs or 16 passengers25bids · 25 electronic · 1 from abroad21—£150,000 – £350,000
2 · Van conversion. To accommodate up to 3 wheelchairs or 15 passengers25bids · 25 electronic · 1 from abroad21——
3 · Chassis mounted sweepers25bids · 25 electronic · 1 from abroad21——
4 · Winter maintenance vehicles25bids · 25 electronic · 1 from abroad21——
5 · Gully emptiers25bids · 25 electronic · 1 from abroad21——
6 · Minibuses25bids · 25 electronic · 1 from abroad21——
7 · Midibuses25bids · 25 electronic · 1 from abroad21——
8 · Buses & coaches25bids · 25 electronic · 1 from abroad21——
9 · Customised vehicles (eg. mobile libraries)25bids · 25 electronic · 1 from abroad21——
10 · Tippers25bids · 25 electronic · 1 from abroad21——
11 · Hook loaders25bids · 25 electronic · 1 from abroad21——
12 · Skip loaders25bids · 25 electronic · 1 from abroad21——
Whole notice———£150,000 – £350,000

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

Nottinghamshire County Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services County Hall, Nottingham, UK, NG2 7QPContact name, email

Consortium members and other public bodies

  • ESPOContracting authorityCentral purchasing bodyRegional or local authorityLocal Authority Services Leicester, East MidlandsContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Royal Court of JusticeReview body London

Framework contractors & participating bidders

25 commercial parties on the notice
Show 15 more suppliers

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria