United Kingdom-Newcastle upon Tyne: Heavy-duty motor vehicles

Type of document: Contract Awards
Country: United Kingdom
OJEU Ref: (2017/S 220-457011/EN)
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Regulation of procurement: EU – with participation by GPA countries
Type of bid required: Not applicable

Contract award notice
Supplies
Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: The Association of North East Councils Limited trading as the North East Procurement Organisation
Postal address: Guildhall, Quayside
Town: Newcastle upon Tyne
Postal code: NE1 3AF
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1912613918
Email: keith.lamb@nepo.org
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.nepo.org
Official name: Darlington Borough Council
Postal address: Town Hall, Feethams
Town: Darlington
Postal code: DL1 5QT
Country: United Kingdom
Email: customerservices@darlington.gov.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.darlington.gov.uk
Official name: Durham County Council
Postal address: County Hall
Town: Durham
Postal code: DH1 5UL
Country: United Kingdom
Email: help@durham.gov.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.durham.gov.uk
Official name: Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council
Postal address: Civic Centre, Regent Terrace
Town: Gateshead
Postal code: NE8 1HH
Country: United Kingdom
Email: customerservices@gateshead.gov.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.gateshead.gov.uk
Official name: Hartlepool Borough Council
Postal address: Civic Centre, Victoria Road
Town: Hartlepool
Postal code: TS24 8AY
Country: United Kingdom
Email: customer.service@hartlepool.gov.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.hartlepool.gov.uk
Official name: Newcastle City Council
Postal address: Civic Centre, Barras Bridge
Town: Newcastle upon Tyne
Postal code: NE1 7RS
Country: United Kingdom
Email: csc@newcastle.gov.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.newcastle.gov.uk
Official name: North Tyneside Council
Postal address: Quadrant, The Silverlink North, Cobalt Business Park
Town: Silverlink
Postal code: NE27 0BY
Country: United Kingdom
Email: contact.us@northtyneside.gov.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address:
Official name: Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council
Postal address: Redcar and Cleveland House, Kirkleatham Street
Town: Redcar
Postal code: TS10 1RT
Country: United Kingdom
Email: contactus@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
Official name: South Tyneside Council
Postal address: Town Hall and Civic Offices, Westoe Road
Town: South Shields
Postal code: NE33 2RL
Country: United Kingdom
Email: customerhelp@southtyneside.gov.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.southtyneside.gov.uk
Official name: Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
Postal address: Municipal Buildings, Church Road
Town: Stockton-on-Tees
Postal code: TS18 1LD
Country: United Kingdom
Email: customer.comments@stockton.gov.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.stockton.gov.uk
Official name: Sunderland City Council
Postal address: Civic Centre, Burdon Road
Town: Sunderland
Postal code: SR2 7DN
Country: United Kingdom
Email: enquiries@sunderland.gov.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.sunderland.gov.uk
Official name: Middlesbrough Borough Council
Postal address: Civic Centre, Albert Road
Town: Middlesbrough
Postal code: TS1 9FX
Country: United Kingdom
Email: contactcentre@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.middlesbrough.gov.uk

I.2) Joint Procurement:
The contract involves joint procurement
The contract is awarded by central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: NEPO224 and TPPL Heavy Goods Vehicle Framework.

Reference number: NEPO224
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 34140000
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:
The contract is divided into lots: yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement(excluding VAT)
Value:220000000.00
Currency:GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title: OEM Chassis 12.5 t — 44 t including spare parts and maintenance contracts
Lot No:1
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 34139000
Main CPV code: 34140000
Main CPV code: 34130000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UK
Main site or place of performance:United Kingdom.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1: Vehicle Chassis 12.5 t — 44 t 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.2.1) Title: Vehicle Conversions up to 44 t including spare parts and maintenance contracts
Lot No:2
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 34140000
Main CPV code: 34130000
Main CPV code: 34139000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UK
Main site or place of performance:United Kingdom.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2: Vehicle Conversions up to 44 t. 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.2.1) Title: Contract Hire of Heavy Goods Vehicles, 12.5 t and above
Lot No:3
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 34140000
Supplementary CPV code: PA02
Main CPV code: 34130000
Supplementary CPV code: PA02

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UK
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 and 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.2.1) Title: Contract Hire of Buses, 5-75 seats
Lot No:4
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 34115200
Supplementary CPV code: PA02
Main CPV code: 34120000
Supplementary CPV code: PA02

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code: UK
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 procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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 OJ S:2017/S 174-355957
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1a
Lot No: 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:2017-11-13
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:21
Number of tenders received from SMEs:8
Number of tenders received by electronic means:21
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: Bell Truck & Van
Postal address: Bellway Industrial Estate, Whitley Road, Longbenton
Town: Newcastle upon Tyne
Postal code: NE12 9SW
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Caledonian Truck and Van
Postal address: Ninian Road, Brownsburn Industrial Estate
Town: Airdrie
Postal code: ML6 9SE
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: DAF Trucks N.V
Postal address: Hugo van der Goeslaan 1
Town: Eindhoven
Postal code: 5643 TW
Country: Netherlands
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: Dennis Eagle Limited
Postal address: Heathcote Way, Heathcote Industrial Estate
Town: Warwick
Postal code: CV34 6TE
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: Euro Commercials (SW) Limited
Postal address: Ipswich Road
Town: Cardiff
Postal code: CF23 9AQ
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: Guest Motors Ltd
Postal address: Kenrick Way
Town: West Bromwich
Postal code: B70 6B
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: Imperial Commercials Ltd
Postal address: Imperial House, 14/15 High Street
Town: High Wycombe
Postal code: HP11 2BE
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: Isuzu Truck (UK) Ltd
Postal address: Isuzu House, 164 Great North Road
Town: Hatfield
Postal code: AL9 5JN
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Iveco Ltd
Postal address: Cranes Farm Road
Town: Basildon
Postal code: SS14 3AD
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd
Postal address: Frankland Road
Town: Swindon
Postal code: SN5 8YU
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
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: 90000000
Total value of the contract/lot:90000000
Currency:GBP
Contract No: 1b
Lot No: 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:2017-11-13
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:21
Number of tenders received from SMEs:8
Number of tenders received by electronic means:21
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: MC Group Limited
Postal address: Beddow Way, Forstal Road
Town: Aylesford
Postal code: ME20 7BT
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: North East Truck and Van Ltd
Postal address: Cowpen Bewley Road, Haverton Hill
Town: Billingham
Postal code: TS23 4EX
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Orwell Trucks Ltd
Postal address: 28 Betts Avenue, Martlesham Heath Industrial Est
Town: Ipswich
Postal code: IP5 3RH
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: Roanza Ltd
Postal address: Enza Building, Leacroft Road
Town: Warrington
Postal code: WA3 6NN
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: S&B Commercials Plc
Postal address: Travellers Lane
Town: Hatfield
Postal code: AL9 7HN
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd
Postal address: Newstet Road, Knowsley Industrial Park
Town: Liverpool
Postal code: L33 7TJ
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Thompsons Commercials Ltd
Postal address: Brighton Street Industrial Estate, Salvesen Way
Town: Hull
Postal code: HU3 4UQ
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: Volvo Truck & Bus Centre North & Scotland
Postal address: 8 Fifty Pitches Place, Cardonald
Town: Glasgow
Postal code: G51 4GA
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
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: 90000000
Total value of the contract/lot:90000000
Currency:GBP
Contract No: 2a
Lot No: 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:2017-11-13
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:29
Number of tenders received from SMEs:24
Number of tenders received by electronic means:29
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: Aebi Schmidt UK Ltd
Postal address: Southgate Way, Orton Southgate
Town: Peterborough
Postal code: PE2 6GP
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Allan Fuller Ltd
Postal address: Sedbury Works
Town: Sedbury
Postal code: NP16 7YE
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Bevan Motor Bodies
Postal address: Wednesbury One, Black Country New Road
Town: Wednesbury
Postal code: WS10 7NZ
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Boughton Engineering Ltd.
Postal address: Balliol Business Park, Wobaston
Town: Wolverhampton
Postal code: WV9 5EU
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Bunce (Ashbury) Ltd
Postal address: Ashbury
Town: Swindon
Postal code: SN6 8LW
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: C P Davidson & Sons Ltd
Postal address: Lyons Lane
Town: Chorley
Postal code: PR7 3BL
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Dennis Eagle Limited
Postal address: Heathcote Way, Heathcote Industrial Estate
Town: Warwick
Postal code: CV34 6TE
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: Econ Engineering Ltd
Postal address: Boroughbridge Road
Town: Ripon
Postal code: HG4 1UE
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Farid Hillend Engineering Limited
Postal address: Taxi Way, Hillend Industrial Estate
Town: Dunfermline
Postal code: KY11 9ES
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: FAUN Zoeller (UK) Ltd
Postal address: 4/5 Colemeadow Road, North Moons Moat
Town: Redditch
Postal code: B98 9
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
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: 90000000
Total value of the contract/lot:90000000
Currency:GBP
Contract No: 2b
Lot No: 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:2017-11-13
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:29
Number of tenders received from SMEs:24
Number of tenders received by electronic means:29
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: Garwood Europe Ltd
Postal address: 1 Brassey Road
Town: Shrewsbury
Postal code: SY3 7FA
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Geesink Norba
Postal address: 16 Churchill Way
Town: Cardiff
Postal code: CF10 2DX
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: James A. Cuthbertson Limited
Postal address: Station Road
Town: Biggar
Postal code: ML12 6DQ
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Johnston Sweepers Limited
Postal address: Curtis Road
Town: Dorking
Postal code: RH4 1XF
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: Londonderry Garage (S.E.) Limited
Postal address: Londonderry
Town: North Allerton
Postal code: DL7 9NB
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Mackworth Vehicle Conversion Specialist, C/o Imperial Commercials Ltd
Postal address: Imperial House, 14-15 High Street
Town: High Wycombe
Postal code: HP11 2BE
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: MV Commercial Limited
Postal address: Muir Road, Houston Industrial Estate
Town: Livingston
Postal code: EH54 5DR
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: NTM-GB Limited
Postal address: c/o Dyke Yaxley (Chartered Accountants), 1 Brassey Road, Old Potts Way
Town: Shrewsbury
Postal code: SY3 7FA
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Refuse Vehicle Solutions Ltd
Postal address: 5 Jardine House, Harrovian Business Village, Bessborough Road
Town: Harrow-on-the-Hill
Postal code: HA1 3EX
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Romaquip Ltd
Postal address: Syngefield Industrial Estate
Town: Birr
Postal code: R42 EK0
Country: Ireland
Nuts code:
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: 90000000
Total value of the contract/lot:90000000
Currency:GBP
Contract No: 2c
Lot No: 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:2017-11-13
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:29
Number of tenders received from SMEs:24
Number of tenders received by electronic means:29
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: Scarab Sweepers Limited
Postal address: Pattenden Lane, Marden
Town: Tonbridge
Postal code: TN12 9QD
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Stocks Sweepers Limited
Postal address: Old Forge House, Cricket Green, Hartley Witney
Town: Hook
Postal code: RG27 8PZ
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Terberg Matec UK Limited
Postal address: Heathcote Way, Heathcote Industrial Estate
Town: Warwick
Postal code: RG27 8PZ
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Thompsons UK Ltd
Postal address: Vulcan Way, New Addington
Town: Croydon
Postal code: CR9 0DE
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: Torton Bodies Limited
Postal address: Pilot Works, Holyhead Road, Oakengates
Town: Telford
Postal code: TF2 6BB
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Whale Tankers Ltd
Postal address: Ravenshaw
Town: Solihull
Postal code: B91 2SU
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
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: 90000000
Total value of the contract/lot:90000000
Currency:GBP
Contract No: 3
Lot No: 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:2017-11-13
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:19
Number of tenders received from SMEs:12
Number of tenders received by electronic means:19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: Dawsonrentals Sweepers Limited
Postal address: Delaware Drive, Tongwell
Town: Milton Keynes
Postal code: MK15 8JH
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Essential Fleet Services Limited
Postal address: Jarvis House, 157 Sadler Road
Town: Lincoln
Postal code: LN6 3RS
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: Fraikin Ltd
Postal address: Fraikin House, Torwood Close, Westwood Business Park
Town: Coventry
Postal code: CV4 8HX
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: Gullivers Truck Hire Ltd
Postal address: Swift House, Albert Crescent, St Philips
Town: Bristol
Postal code: BS2 0UD
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: MC Group Limited
Postal address: Beddow Way, Forstal Road
Town: Aylesford
Postal code: ME20 7BT
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Riverside Truck Rental Ltd
Postal address: Oasis Business Park, Parkside Place
Town: Skelmersdale
Postal code: WN8 9RD
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: SHB Hire Ltd
Postal address: 18 Premier Way, Abbey Park Industrial Estate
Town: Romsey
Postal code: SO51 9DQ
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: Specialist Fleet Services Limited
Postal address: 51 Homer Road
Town: Solihull
Postal code: B91 3QJ
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd
Postal address: Newstet Road, Knowsley Industrial Park
Town: Liverpool
Postal code: L33 7TJ
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Venson Automotive Solutions
Postal address: Venson House, 1 AC Court, High Street
Town: Thames Ditton
Postal code: KT7 0SR
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
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: 25000000
Total value of the contract/lot:25000000
Currency:GBP
Contract No: 4
Lot No: 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:2017-11-13
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received:8
Number of tenders received from SMEs:3
Number of tenders received by electronic means:8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Official name: Dawsonrentals Bus and Coach Limited
Postal address: Delaware Drive, Tongwell
Town: Milton Keynes
Postal code: MK15 8JH
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Essential Fleet Services Limited
Postal address: Jarvis House, 157 Sadler Road
Town: Lincoln
Postal code: LN6 3RS
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: Fraikin Ltd
Postal address: Fraikin House, Torwood Close, Westwood Business Park
Town: Coventry
Postal code: CV4 8HX
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: LeasePlan UK Limited trading as Automotive Leasing
Postal address: 165 Bath Road
Town: Slough
Postal code: SL1 4AA
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: LONDON HIRE LIMITED
Postal address: Burts Wharf, Crabtree Manorway North
Town: Belvedere
Postal code: DA17 6LJ
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME yes
Official name: Riverside Truck Rental Ltd
Postal address: Oasis Business Park, Parkside Place
Town: Skelmersdale
Postal code: WN8 9RD
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: SHB Hire Ltd
Postal address: 18 Premier Way, Abbey Park Industrial Estate
Town: Romsey
Postal code: SO51 9DQ
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
The contractor is an SME no
Official name: Venson Automotive Solutions
Postal address: Venson House, 1 AC Court, High Street
Town: Thames Ditton
Postal code: KT7 0SR
Country: United Kingdom
Nuts code:
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: 15000000
Total value of the contract/lot:15000000
Currency:GBP

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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GO Reference: GO-20171114-PRO-11390028.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: The Association of North East Councils Limited trading as the North East Procurement Organisation
Postal address: Guildhall, Quayside
Town: Newcastle upon Tyne
Postal code: NE1 3AF
Country: 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.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:
2017-11-14