UK-Newcastle upon Tyne: Heavy-duty motor vehicles.

Type of document: Contract award
Country: United Kingdom

UK-Newcastle upon Tyne: Heavy-duty motor vehicles.

Section I: Contracting Authority

I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
The Association of North East Councils Limited trading as the North East Procurement Organisation
Guildhall, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3AF, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1912613918, Email: keith.lamb@nepo.org
Main Address: www.nepo.org
NUTS Code: UKC22

I.2) Joint procurement:
The contract involves joint procurement: Yes
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not Provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: Yes

I.4)Type of the contracting authority:
Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity:
General public services

Section II: Object Of The Contract

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title: NEPO224 & TPPL Heavy Goods Vehicle Framework
Reference number: NEPO224

II.1.2) Main CPV code:
34140000 – Heavy-duty motor vehicles.

II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES

II.1.4) Short description: The Association of North East Councils Limited trading as the North East Procurement Organisation invited tenders for organisations to participate in a 48 month Agreement for the supply of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs), buses and coaches, including converted/unconverted chassis on a purchase or contract hire basis. The Agreement will be used by NEPO, and may also be used by all Local Authorities and other contracting authorities located in the United Kingdom.

The Agreement is available to all current and future members of The Procurement Partnership Limited’s (TPPL) buying club. A list of members of TPPL can be obtained from

The Agreement is also available to all members and associate members of the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO). A list of members of NEPO is available here and a full list of associate members is available here

II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value: 220,000,000

Currency:GBP

II.2) Description (lot no. 1)

II.2.1) Title:OEM Chassis 12.5t – 44t including spare parts and maintenance contracts
Lot No:1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
34139000 – Chassis.
34140000 – Heavy-duty motor vehicles.
34130000 – Motor vehicles for the transport of goods.

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK – UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Lot 1: Vehicle Chassis 12.5t – 44t including spare parts and maintenance contracts. Chassis supplied to be both converted and unconverted operating on Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric, LPG (liquid petroleum gas), Hydrogen and Bio fuels. This Lot is for the purchase of either unconverted chassis or converted chassis from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), who can supply direct, or via any of their franchise dealerships.

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Quality criterion – Name: Quality (Consisting of various sub-criteria disclosed in procurement documents) / Weighting: 60

Cost criterion – Name: Cost Submission / Weighting: 40

II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information: Vehicle types and associated services that may not be easily identifiable as part of the original contract notice or tender documents can be specified by individual Eligible Bodies during their call-off processes. Therefore other vehicles and services that are related to the focus of this Agreement are expected to be provided as part of this Agreement within the closest relevant Lot(s).

II.2) Description (lot no. 2)

II.2.1) Title:Vehicle Conversions up to 44t including spare parts and maintenance contracts
Lot No:2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
34140000 – Heavy-duty motor vehicles.
34130000 – Motor vehicles for the transport of goods.
34139000 – Chassis.

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK – UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Lot 2: Vehicle Conversions up to 44t. This Lot is for the purchase of converted chassis from the convertors appointed to the framework. Eligible Bodies can if they choose to, nominate a preferred chassis for conversion. Alternatively, where the Eligible Body owns an existing chassis, they can pay for the body only for the purpose of mounting on an existing chassis. Convertors can make available for sale ex-demonstration vehicles to Eligible Bodies within this Lot.

Not limited to: tippers, dropside, flat, beavertail, curtain-side, box, Luton, refuse collection, bin lifts and recycling bodies, gritter, snowplough and auger spreaders, tanker, gully emptier, aerial platforms, hook loader and demountable body systems, jetter, cranes, mobile library and offices, vehicle and plant recovery, street lighting and highway maintenance bodies, and any other body type an Eligible Bodies may require. The Lot will also include the options to offer spare parts and maintenance contract services.

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Quality criterion – Name: Quality (Consisting of various sub-criteria disclosed in procurement documents) / Weighting: 60

Cost criterion – Name: Cost Submission / Weighting: 40

II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information: Vehicle types and associated services that may not be easily identifiable as part of the original contract notice or tender documents can be specified by individual Eligible Bodies during their call-off processes. Therefore other vehicles and services that are related to the focus of this Agreement are expected to be provided as part of this Agreement within the closest relevant Lot(s).

II.2) Description (lot no. 3)

II.2.1) Title:Contract Hire of Heavy Goods Vehicles, 12.5t and above
Lot No:3

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
34140000 – Heavy-duty motor vehicles.
PA02-0 – Lease
34130000 – Motor vehicles for the transport of goods.
PA02-0 – Lease

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK – UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Lot 3: Contract Hire of Heavy Goods Vehicles and includes for vehicles operating on Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric, LPG (liquid petroleum gas), Hydrogen and Bio fuel. Types of HGVs to be hired includes, but is not limited to the full range of vehicle categories and sizes covered in Lots 1 & 2 but also any other heavy goods, specialist and municipal vehicles exceeding 12.5 tonnes.

Within Lot 3 Eligible Bodies can nominate through mini-competition their preferred ancillary service providers, including maintenance provision. Vehicles hired under Lot 3 may require extras to be fitted to the vehicles, including, tracking devices, Bluetooth kits, tool boxes and livery. These will be identified through mini-competitions and may result in some marks/holes upon the vehicles dependent on the nature of the extras to be fitted by the Eligible Body.

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Quality criterion – Name: Quality (Consisting of various sub-criteria disclosed in procurement documents) / Weighting: 60

Cost criterion – Name: Cost Submission / Weighting: 40

II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information: Vehicle types and associated services that may not be easily identifiable as part of the original contract notice or tender documents can be specified by individual Eligible Bodies during their call-off processes. Therefore other vehicles and services that are related to the focus of this Agreement are expected to be provided as part of this Agreement within the closest relevant Lot(s).

II.2) Description (lot no. 4)

II.2.1) Title:Contract Hire of Buses, 5-75 seats
Lot No:4

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
34115200 – Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons.
PA02-0 – Lease
34120000 – Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons.
PA02-0 – Lease

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK – UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Lot 4: Contract Hire of minibuses, coaches, double-decked and articulated buses with 5 – 75 seats (including accessible vehicles) and includes for vehicles operating on Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric, LPG (liquid petroleum gas), Hydrogen and Bio fuel. Vehicles may be coach-built, OEM standard or van-based conversions.

Within Lot 3 Eligible Bodies can nominate through mini-competition their preferred ancillary service providers, including maintenance provision. Vehicles hired under Lot 3 may require extras to be fitted to the vehicles, including, tracking devices, Bluetooth kits, tool boxes and livery. These will be identified through mini-competitions and may result in some marks/holes upon the vehicles dependent on the nature of the extras to be fitted by the Eligible Body.

II.2.5) Award criteria:
Quality criterion – Name: Quality (Consisting of various sub-criteria disclosed in procurement documents) / Weighting: 60

Cost criterion – Name: Cost Submission / Weighting: 40

II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information: Vehicle types and associated services that may not be easily identifiable as part of the original contract notice or tender documents can be specified by individual Eligible Bodies during their call-off processes. Therefore other vehicles and services that are related to the focus of this Agreement are expected to be provided as part of this Agreement within the closest relevant Lot(s).

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Open

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement: Yes

IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction has been used: No

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJEU: 2017/S 174-355957

IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No

Section V: Award of contract

Award Of Contract (No.1)

Contract No: 1a
Lot Number: 1
Title: OEM Chassis 12.5t — 44t including spare parts and maintenance contracts

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 13/11/2017

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 21
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8 (SME – as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

Contractor (No.1)
Bell Truck & Van
Bellway Industrial Estate, Whitley Road, Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 9SW, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKC22
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.2)
Caledonian Truck and Van
Ninian Road, Brownsburn Industrial Estate, Airdrie, ML6 9SE, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKM84
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.3)
DAF Trucks N.V
Hugo van der Goeslaan 1, Eindhoven, 5643 TW, Netherlands
NUTS Code: NL
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.4)
Dennis Eagle Limited
Heathcote Way, Heathcote Industrial Estate, Warwick, CV34 6TE, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKG13
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.5)
Euro Commercials (SW) Limited
Ipswich Road, Cardiff, CF23 9AQ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKL22
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.6)
Guest Motors Ltd
Kenrick Way, West Bromwich, B70 6B, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKG31
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.7)
Imperial Commercials Ltd
Imperial House, 14/15 High Street, High Wycombe, HP11 2BE, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ13
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.8)
Isuzu Truck (UK) Ltd
Isuzu House, 164 Great North Road, Hatfield, AL9 5JN, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKH23
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.9)
Iveco Ltd
Cranes Farm Road, Basildon, SS14 3AD, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKH3
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.10)
MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd
Frankland Road, Swindon, SN5 8YU, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKK15
The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 90,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: 90,000,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No

Award Of Contract (No.2)

Contract No: 1b
Lot Number: 1
Title: OEM Chassis 12.5t — 44t including spare parts and maintenance contracts

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 13/11/2017

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 21
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8 (SME – as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

Contractor (No.1)
MC Group Limited
Beddow Way, Forstal Road, Aylesford, ME20 7BT, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.2)
North East Truck and Van Ltd
Cowpen Bewley Road, Haverton Hill, Billingham, TS23 4EX, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKC14
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.3)
Orwell Trucks Ltd
28 Betts Avenue, Martlesham Heath Industrial Est, Ipswich, IP5 3RH, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKH14
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.4)
Roanza Ltd
Enza Building, Leacroft Road, Warrington, WA3 6NN, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKD61
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.5)
S&B Commercials Plc
Travellers Lane, Hatfield, AL9 7HN, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKH23
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.6)
Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd
Newstet Road, Knowsley Industrial Park, Liverpool, L33 7TJ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKD72
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.7)
Thompsons Commercials Ltd
Brighton Street Industrial Estate, Salvesen Way, Hull, HU3 4UQ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKE11
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.8)
Volvo Truck & Bus Centre North & Scotland
8 Fifty Pitches Place, Cardonald, Glasgow, G51 4GA, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKM82
The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 90,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: 90,000,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No

Award Of Contract (No.3)

Contract No: 2a
Lot Number: 2
Title: Vehicle Conversions up to 44 t including spare parts and maintenance contracts

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 13/11/2017

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 29
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 24 (SME – as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 29

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

Contractor (No.1)
Aebi Schmidt UK Ltd
Southgate Way, Orton Southgate, Peterborough, PE2 6GP, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKH11
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.2)
Allan Fuller Ltd
Sedbury Works, Sedbury, NP16 7YE, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKK13
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.3)
Bevan Motor Bodies
Wednesbury One, Black Country New Road, Wednesbury, WS10 7NZ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKG37
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.4)
Boughton Engineering Ltd.
Balliol Business Park, Wobaston, Wolverhampton, WV9 5EU, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKG39
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.5)
Bunce (Ashbury) Ltd
Ashbury, Swindon, SN6 8LW, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKK14
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.6)
C P Davidson & Sons Ltd
Lyons Lane, Chorley, PR7 3BL, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKD47
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.7)
Dennis Eagle Limited
Heathcote Way, Heathcote Industrial Estate, Warwick, CV34 6TE, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKG13
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.8)
Econ Engineering Ltd
Boroughbridge Road, Ripon, HG4 1UE, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKE2
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.9)
Farid Hillend Engineering Limited
Taxi Way, Hillend Industrial Estate, Dunfermline, KY11 9ES, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKM72
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.10)
FAUN Zoeller (UK) Ltd
4/5 Colemeadow Road, North Moons Moat, Redditch, B98 9, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKG12
The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 90,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: 90,000,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No

Award Of Contract (No.4)

Contract No: 2b
Lot Number: 2
Title: Vehicle Conversions up to 44 t including spare parts and maintenance contracts

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 13/11/2017

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 29
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 24 (SME – as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 29

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

Contractor (No.1)
Garwood Europe Ltd
1 Brassey Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 7FA, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKG22
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.2)
Geesink Norba
16 Churchill Way, Cardiff, CF10 2DX, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKL22
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.3)
James A. Cuthbertson Limited
Station Road, Biggar, ML12 6DQ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKM95
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.4)
Johnston Sweepers Limited
Curtis Road, Dorking, RH4 1XF, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.5)
Londonderry Garage (S.E.) Limited
Londonderry, North Allerton, DL7 9NB, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKE2
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.6)
Mackworth Vehicle Conversion Specialist, C/o Imperial Commercials Ltd
Imperial House, 14-15 High Street, High Wycombe, HP11 2BE, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ13
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.7)
MV Commercial Limited
Muir Road, Houston Industrial Estate, Livingston, EH54 5DR, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKM78
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.8)
NTM-GB Limited
c/o Dyke Yaxley (Chartered Accountants), 1 Brassey Road, Old Potts Way, Shrewsbury, SY3 7FA, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKG2
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.9)
Refuse Vehicle Solutions Ltd
5 Jardine House, Harrovian Business Village, Bessborough Road, Harrow-on-the-Hill, HA1 3EX, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI74
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.10)
Romaquip Ltd
Syngefield Industrial Estate, Birr, R42 EK0, Ireland
NUTS Code: IE
The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 90,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: 90,000,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No

Award Of Contract (No.5)

Contract No: 2c
Lot Number: 2
Title: Vehicle Conversions up to 44 t including spare parts and maintenance contracts

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 13/11/2017

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 29
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 24 (SME – as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 29

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

Contractor (No.1)
Scarab Sweepers Limited
Pattenden Lane, Marden, Tonbridge, TN12 9QD, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.2)
Stocks Sweepers Limited
Old Forge House, Cricket Green, Hartley Witney, Hook, RG27 8PZ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ3
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.3)
Terberg Matec UK Limited
Heathcote Way, Heathcote Industrial Estate, Warwick, RG27 8PZ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKG13
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.4)
Thompsons UK Ltd
Vulcan Way, New Addington, Croydon, CR9 0DE, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKI62
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.5)
Torton Bodies Limited
Pilot Works, Holyhead Road, Oakengates, Telford, TF2 6BB, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKG21
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.6)
Whale Tankers Ltd
Ravenshaw, Solihull, B91 2SU, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKG32
The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 90,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: 90,000,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No

Award Of Contract (No.6)

Contract No: 3
Lot Number: 3
Title: Contract Hire of Heavy Goods Vehicles, 12.5 t and above

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 13/11/2017

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12 (SME – as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

Contractor (No.1)
Dawsonrentals Sweepers Limited
Delaware Drive, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, MK15 8JH, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ12
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.2)
Essential Fleet Services Limited
Jarvis House, 157 Sadler Road, Lincoln, LN6 3RS, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKF3
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.3)
Fraikin Ltd
Fraikin House, Torwood Close, Westwood Business Park, Coventry, CV4 8HX, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKG33
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.4)
Gullivers Truck Hire Ltd
Swift House, Albert Crescent, St Philips, Bristol, BS2 0UD, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKK11
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.5)
MC Group Limited
Beddow Way, Forstal Road, Aylesford, ME20 7BT, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.6)
Riverside Truck Rental Ltd
Oasis Business Park, Parkside Place, Skelmersdale, WN8 9RD, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKD47
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.7)
SHB Hire Ltd
18 Premier Way, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DQ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ3
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.8)
Specialist Fleet Services Limited
51 Homer Road, Solihull, B91 3QJ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKG3
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.9)
Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd
Newstet Road, Knowsley Industrial Park, Liverpool, L33 7TJ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKD72
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.10)
Venson Automotive Solutions
Venson House, 1 AC Court, High Street, Thames Ditton, KT7 0SR, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 25,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: 25,000,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No

Award Of Contract (No.7)

Contract No: 4
Lot Number: 4
Title: Contract Hire of Buses, 5-75 seats

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 13/11/2017

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3 (SME – as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

Contractor (No.1)
Dawsonrentals Bus and Coach Limited
Delaware Drive, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, MK15 8JH, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ12
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.2)
Essential Fleet Services Limited
Jarvis House, 157 Sadler Road, Lincoln, LN6 3RS, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKF3
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.3)
Fraikin Ltd
Fraikin House, Torwood Close, Westwood Business Park, Coventry, CV4 8HX, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKG33
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.4)
LeasePlan UK Limited trading as Automotive Leasing
165 Bath Road, Slough, SL1 4AA, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.5)
LONDON HIRE LIMITED
Burts Wharf, Crabtree Manorway North, Belvedere, DA17 6LJ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.6)
Riverside Truck Rental Ltd
Oasis Business Park, Parkside Place, Skelmersdale, WN8 9RD, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKD47
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.7)
SHB Hire Ltd
18 Premier Way, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DQ, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ3
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.8)
Venson Automotive Solutions
Venson House, 1 AC Court, High Street, Thames Ditton, KT7 0SR, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 15,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: 15,000,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information: NEPO intends to make the resulting agreement available for use by all Contracting Authorities throughout all administrative regions of the UK (as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015).

The Agreement is available to all current and future members of The Procurement Partnership Limited’s (TPPL) buying club. A list of members of TPPL can be obtained from

The Agreement is also available to all members and associate members of the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO). A list of members of NEPO is available here and a full list of associate members is available here
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VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body
The Association of North East Councils Limited trading as the North East Procurement Organisation
Guildhall, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3AF, United Kingdom

VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: NEPO incorporated a 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the Framework Agreement was communicated to tenderers. This period allowed unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the decision to award the Framework Agreement before it is executed/signed.

The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (‘Regulations’) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action must be brought promptly and within the time limits as defined in the above regulations. Where an agreement has not been entered into the court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the contracting authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the Framework Agreement has been entered into the court has the options to award damages and/or to shorten or order the Framework Agreement ineffective.

VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Not Provided

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 18/12/2017

ANNEX A

I) Address of the other contracting authority on behalf of which the contracting authority is purchasing
1: Contracting Authority
Darlington Borough Council
Town Hall, Feethams, Darlington, DL1 5QT, United Kingdom
Email: customerservices@darlington.gov.uk
Main Address: www.darlington.gov.uk
NUTS Code: UKC

2: Contracting Authority
Durham County Council
County Hall, Durham, DH1 5UL, United Kingdom
Email: help@durham.gov.uk
Main Address: www.durham.gov.uk
NUTS Code: UKC

3: Contracting Authority
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council
Civic Centre, Regent Terrace, Gateshead, NE8 1HH, United Kingdom
Email: customerservices@gateshead.gov.uk
Main Address: www.gateshead.gov.uk
NUTS Code: UKC

4: Contracting Authority
Hartlepool Borough Council
Civic Centre, Victoria Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8AY, United Kingdom
Email: customer.service@hartlepool.gov.uk
Main Address: www.hartlepool.gov.uk
NUTS Code: UKC

5: Contracting Authority
Newcastle City Council
Civic Centre, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RS, United Kingdom
Email: csc@newcastle.gov.uk
Main Address: www.newcastle.gov.uk
NUTS Code: UKC

6: Contracting Authority
North Tyneside Council
Quadrant, The Silverlink North, Cobalt Business Park, Silverlink, NE27 0BY, United Kingdom
Email: contact.us@northtyneside.gov.uk
Main Address:
NUTS Code: UKC

7: Contracting Authority
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council
Redcar and Cleveland House, Kirkleatham Street, Redcar, TS10 1RT, United Kingdom
Email: contactus@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
Main Address: www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
NUTS Code: UKC

8: Contracting Authority
South Tyneside Council
Town Hall and Civic Offices, Westoe Road, South Shields, NE33 2RL, United Kingdom
Email: customerhelp@southtyneside.gov.uk
Main Address: www.southtyneside.gov.uk
NUTS Code: UKC

9: Contracting Authority
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
Municipal Buildings, Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1LD, United Kingdom
Email: customer.comments@stockton.gov.uk
Main Address: www.stockton.gov.uk
NUTS Code: UKC

10: Contracting Authority
Sunderland City Council
Civic Centre, Burdon Road, Sunderland, SR2 7DN, United Kingdom
Email: enquiries@sunderland.gov.uk
Main Address: www.sunderland.gov.uk
NUTS Code: UKC

11: Contracting Authority
Middlesbrough Borough Council
Civic Centre, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 9FX, United Kingdom
Email: contactcentre@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Main Address: www.middlesbrough.gov.uk
NUTS Code: UKC