Scope
Description
Bidders are requested to submit pricing for the provision of Electric Tow Tugs/Tractors and ancillary units (different trailer configurations) to Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Bidders will provide pricing for a leasing model option (including service/maintenance) and a purchase outright model option with pricing provided for service/maintenance as per the tender specification and depending on capital spending at the time. The anticipated call off contract start date will be 1st October 2025 and run for a period of seven (7) years to end on 30 September 2032, to take account of any potential leasing periods and taking a whole life approach to these vehicle assets.
Total value (estimated)
- £700,000 excluding VAT
- £840,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2032
- 7 years
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Under the Procurement Act 2023, there is provision of Direct Award which can be used for additional or repeat goods, services or works (including warranty and operational annual maintenance) from the same supplier where a contract has been awarded under a competitive tendering procedure. With this requirement being subject to tendering using the Procurement Act 2023 Open Competition Dialogue procedure, the Trust reserves the right to use the Direct Award procedure for subsequent procurements (using the UK5 Direct Award Procedure) after the initial period has lapsed above.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
Contract locations
- UKF14 - Nottingham
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
3 June 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
10 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality and Technical | Quality | 48.00% |
| Commercials | Cost | 40.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 12.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJTT-4587-BLBM
Highbury Hospital, Highbury Road
Nottingham
NG6 9DR
United Kingdom
Contact name: Chris Johnson
Email: chris.johnson15@nhs.net
Region: UKF14 - Nottingham
Organisation type: Public authority - central government