Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c5a-69f2-7271-8177-e6449a5ecf27/flexible-rental-vehicle-hire-contract awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Flexible Rental Vehicle Hire Contract [Knowsley Housing Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/knowsley-housing-trust) Estimated value £600,000 Published 30 Oct 2019 Deadline Closed 2 Dec 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 KHT are seeking bids from suppliers to provide the supply of commercial vehicles on a flexible rental basis, to replace a number of vehicles currently used by the in-house maintenance team. Specifications of vehicles anticipated from contract commencement and the quantities can be found in the Supporting Information section of the tender. The list of vehicles anticipated from contract commencement will form the basis of the cost submission spreadsheet, however due to operational requirements this list may vary post tender and throughout the life of the contract. The outcome of the tender process will be a single contract with one supplier. The contract will be for 4 years and the anticipated commencement date is estimated to be during December 2019. Services initially required under the contract are expected to include the supply of approximately 37 vehicles with the majority of vehicles expected to be delivered in April 2020. Further details regarding the anticipated initial vehicles can be found in the specification document that can be found in the supporting information folder. Expected annual mileage per vehicle is approximately 10,000 miles. Suppliers must have the ability to manage and fulfil routine and non-routine maintenance of the vehicles (including unlimited tyres). Maintenance requirements can be found in the Supporting Information section of this tender. First Ark operate primarily in the borough of Knowsley, however maintenance services may be required throughout North West England and surrounding areas as appropriate to meet the operational needs of the business. All vehicles are likely to be delivered within the Knowsley area, however First Ark reserve the right to request deliveries of vehicles to locations within North West England. Additional information: Tender documents must be accessed and bids submitted through the First Ark eTender system Proactis only, via the lnk: [procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index](https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=1f15178e-4ff6-e911-80fa-005056b64545) Read full description ## CPV classification Motor vehicles Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/97943fdc-1379-4bd2-8e57-214c681b4ee5) 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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