Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c09-63e7-72f1-851f-eb8001be166b/218-17-contract-hire-leasing-of-specialist-vehicles awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 218\_17 Contract Hire / Leasing of Specialist Vehicles [ESPO](https://tendernation.io/buyers/espo) Estimated value £100,000,000 Published 23 Jun 2017 Deadline Closed 24 Jul 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The framework will be a multi-lot, multi-supplier agreement covering a wide array of specialist vehicles for hire or lease. Established for nationally eligible customers. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. Lot No: 1 - Contract hire of specialist vehicles. The requirement is for contract hire of a range of specialist vehicles to facilitate the demands of customers nationwide who do not wish to outright purchase. Sub Lot 1 - Commercial Vehicles (up to and including 7.5t GVM) Sub Lot 2 - Commercial Vehicles (over 7.5t GVM) Sub Lot 3 - Sweepers (up to and including 7.5t GVM) Sub Lot 4 - Passenger Transport Vehicles (up to and including 32 sets) Sub Lot 4 - Passenger Transport Vehicles (over 32 sets) Lot No: 2 - Leasing of specialist vehicles. The requirement is for the lease of a range of specialist vehicles to facilitate the demands of customers nationwide who do not wish to outright purchase. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined [espo.org](https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf)) 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; 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 is available on: [espo.org](http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal) The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. To tender: (a) Go to [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org), (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '218\_17' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please Note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 24/07/2017 Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org), (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '218\_17' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please Note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 24/07/2017 Read full description ## CPV classification Specialist vehicles Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/12e1c59c-fcae-4c9c-adc5-edc04fba0d07) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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