Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Renfrewshire Council
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1JB
kerri-anne.benammar@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3003000300
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00400
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supply and Delivery of 3 Low Entry Buses
Reference number
RC-CPU-32-077
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 34121400 - Low-floor buses
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Renfrewshire Council have a requirement for the supply and delivery of 3 Low Entry Buses which must be delivered no later than 31st March 2024.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34114400 - Minibuses
- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 34121100 - Public-service buses
- 34211100 - Bus bodies
- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
- 34210000 - Vehicle bodies
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Renfrewshire Council are conducting soft market testing to gain an understanding of market current stock levels and delivery lead time for 3 x Low Floor Buses.
The specification for the buses is attached to this PIN.
To help the Council identify availability in the marketplace for these vehicles, to develop a strategy for the procurement of this requirement we invite bidders to submit their current availability of stock levels and current delivery lead times by 27 July 2023. Submissions should be emailed to Aileen Ross aileen.ross@renfrewshire.gov.uk .
Please note the Council is not seeking pricing information or quotes, this market testing is for current availability only.
The Council will assess current availability within the marketplace to develop a strategy for procuring these vehicles.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
31 July 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Renfrewshire Council are conducting soft market testing to gain an understanding of market current stock levels and delivery lead time for 3 x Low Floor Buses. The specification for the buses is attached to this PIN.
To help the Council identify availability in the marketplace for these vehicles, to develop a strategy for the procurement of this requirement we invite bidders to submit their current availability of stock levels and current delivery lead times by 27 July 2023. Submissions should be emailed to Aileen Ross aileen.ross@renfrewshire.gov.uk .
Please note the Council is not seeking pricing information or quotes, this market testing is for current availability only.
The Council will assess current availability within the marketplace to develop a strategy for procuring these vehicles.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=738281.
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