Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2017-06-24
Buyer: ESPO
Country: UK
Contract type: Supplies
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 34114000: Special-purpose vehicles | 34114400: Vans | 34120000: Motor vehicles for transport of persons | 34121000: Buses | 34121100: Public-service buses
Estimated value: 100000000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2017-07-24
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: 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. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity ‘218_17’ d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website.
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.
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5) includes the option period.
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.
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.5) includes the option period.
ESPO shall monitor the financial stability of the awarded Contractors during the period of the Framework by reference to credit ratings agency reports. ESPO shall obtain a credit score for each Contractor on or before the Framework start date as a base score. If/when a significant change in the credit score is identified during the course of the Framework then ESPO reserves the right to investigate the reasons for this significant change. Depending on the severity of the changes, it will be at the sole discretion of ESPO to suspend or potentially remove the Contractor from the Framework.
As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into 1 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 and 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: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal
ESPO will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. Applicants who are unsuccessful shall be informed by ESPO as soon as possible after the decision has been made as to the reasons why the applicant was unsuccessful. If an appeal regarding the award of the contract has not been successfully resolved, The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2105 No 102) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by breach of the rules to take legal action. Any such action must be brought within the applicable limitation period. Where a contract has not been entered into, the Court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order for any document to be amended and may award damages, make a declaration of ineffectiveness, order for a fine to be paid, and/or order the duration of the contract be shortened. The purpose of the standstill period referred to above is to allow the parties to apply to the Courts to set aside the award decision before the contract is entered into.


Award value: 100000000