This solution has been procured in partnership with TPPL and makes available a wide range of heavy goods and specialist vehicles either through acquisition or contract hire arrangements, alongside the contract hire of buses.
The lotting for the solution distinguishes between Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) suppliers of the chassis, suppliers who can convert the chassis for end use and the option to contract hire vehicles as an alternative to acquisition. The lots for the framework are:
- Lot 1 - OEM chassis 12.5t – 44t including spare parts and maintenance contracts.
- Lot 2 - Vehicle conversions up to 44t including spare parts and maintenance contracts.
- Lot 3 - Contract hire of Heavy Goods Vehicles, 12.5t and above.
- Lot 4 - Contract Hire of Buses, 5-75 seats.
Notes on procurement process. The indicative timescales are as follows:
July 2020 – Market Consultation
August 2020 – Invitation to Tender issued
Winter 2020 – Contract Awarded