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closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# P0603 - ULEV Hackney Carriage Try-Before-You-Buy Scheme

[Birmingham City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/birmingham-city-council)

Open field

Estimated value

Not stated

Published

29 Sept 2021

Deadline

Closed

10 Nov 2021

## 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.

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## About this tender

The Council requires a supplier for the provision of an Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles (ULEV) Hackney Carriage 'Try-Before-You-Buy' Scheme that operates in Birmingham and is available exclusively to Hackney Carriage drivers who hold a valid license with the Council.

This contract will be for a period of 20 months commencing and expiring on the following indicative dates: 13th December 2021 until 7th August 2023.

A summary of these requirements is detailed below.

o The Provider will make available a minimum of 5 LEVC TX Vista Comfort Plus vehicles for use on a Try-Before-You-Buy basis.

o The Scheme must be open for application by any Birmingham City Council licensed Hackney Carriage driver and prioritised as per the Specification.

o The vehicles must be made available to a User for a full Try-Before-You-Buy Period of 2-months.

o Each vehicle must be operated for six full Try-Before-You-Buy Periods.

o The Provider shall licence and pay all licensing fees, taxes and insurance required for the vehicle.

o The Provider will present monthly performance management information to the Council.

o At the end of the Scheme, the vehicles must be sold exclusively to Birmingham Licensed Hackney Carriage drivers and prioritised as per the Specification.

o The contract period will include the following three stages in sequential order:

- an 8-week mobilisation period;
- the Try-Before-You-Buy Scheme will be in operation for a period of 12 months; and vehicle sales will take place up to 6 months after the Try-Before-You- Buy Scheme ends

The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access [in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/) and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation.

If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please email us at: 

Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 10th November 2021 via the 'in-tend' system [in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc)

Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal.

Delivery Notes

### Birmingham

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

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## CPV classification

Motor vehicles

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5f54eb38-371a-48b3-a4cc-3cdd092a2bc6)

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