Purchase, Maintenance & Repair Provision of 26-ton Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Refuse Collection Vehicles

Tender description

The contract is split into the following two elements: One off purchase of 26 ton hydrogen fuel cell electric refuse collection vehicles* to be delivered by 31st October 2022 via phased delivery as detailed in the Invitation to Tender document. The estimated budget for the purchase of the FCEV RCV’s is 5,500,000GBP. * The number of vehicles purchased will be dependent on the commercial submissions and budget availability at the time of contract award. Three years maintenance and repair with two options for up to 12 months extensions. The estimated budget for the maintenance is 1,500,000GBP over 5 years Lot 1: The council invites tender bids for the purchase of 26 tonne hydrogen fuel cell electric refuse collection vehicles and maintenance and repair provision for up to a period of five years. This procurement is an important step for Glasgow City Council (GCC) in response to the impending climate emergency which shall be support the decarbonisation of the fleet and shall reduce the city's carbon emissions. The maintenance and repair provision for hydrogen fuel cell electric refuse collection vehicles shall ensure GCC continues to meet its legal requirements in terms of vehicle servicing and maintenance. The Service shall work within the current GCC operating model to ensure there is no detrimental operational impact or additional vehicle downtime. The contract is estimated to be awarded in June 2021 with a start date to be confirmed. The council is looking to award the entire contract to one Supplier.