Procurement of Fleet (Vehicles and Associated Assets) Framework 2024

Tender description

Link Treasury Services Limited, trading as Link Group (Link) is managing the framework on behalf of Halton Housing and Link’s clients. Link invited tenders for organisations to participate in a 48-month Agreement (‘the Framework Agreement’) for the purchase of a range of fleet assets. Organisations likely to access this framework have asset fleets ranging from sub-10 to over 500. It is important that the smaller organisations, such as District Councils and Housing Associations can be supported by this framework as well as the larger organisations. The Framework Agreement will be used by Link clients and may also be used by all other contracting authorities across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as defined in Regulation 2 of the UK statutory instrument Public Contracts Regulations 102 and detailed in Attachment 1 (“Contracting Authorities”). The framework covers 10 lots. Bidders could submit a tender for one or more lots Lot 1: Lot 1: Passenger Cars The supply of passenger cars, both automatic & manual transmission, all body styles and all fuel types. Passenger cars may be both new and pre-registered or used. Lot 2: Lot 2: Light Commercial Vehicles up to 7.5t including OEM Minibuses The supply of light commercial vehicles, both automatic & manual transmission, all body variants, including minibuses and all fuel types. Light commercial vehicles may be both new and pre-registered or used. The lot also includes post build additions including but not limited to racking, tow bars, pipe carriers, roof racks, inverters, ply lining, tool chests, livery and signage. Lot 3: Lot 3: Light Commercial Vehicle Conversions including passenger transport The supply of light commercial vehicle conversions. Examples of conversions include but are not limited to aerial platforms, cranes, CCTV equipment, drop-sides, flat-beds, graffiti removal, jetters, Luton, street lighting, tippers, recycling and waste collection. The Lot also covers vehicles purchased with the conversion or alternatively where the converter sources the base chassis vehicle. All fuel types, both automatic and manual transmission. The Lot includes the option to supply pre-registered and ex-demonstration vehicles. Lot 4: Lot 4: Pedestrian and Compact Sweepers up to 12.5t The supply of pedestrian, compact and chassis mounted road sweepers up to 12.5t. To include all fuel types; both automatic and manual transmission. The Lot includes the option to supply reregistered and ex-demonstration sweepers. Lot 5: Lot 5: Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle Chassis from 7.5t to 44t The supply of medium and heavy commercial vehicles, both automatic & manual transmission, all body variants, all fuel types. Rigid, chassis, truck and tractor units. The Lot includes the option to supply pre-registered and ex-demonstration vehicles. Lot 6: Lot 6: Buses and Coaches The supply of medium and heavy commercial vehicles, both automatic & manual transmission, all body variants, all fuel types. 7 – 75 seats. The Lot includes the option to supply pre-registered and ex-demonstration buses and coaches. Lot 7: Lot 7: Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle Conversions The supply of medium and heavy commercial vehicle conversions. Examples of conversions include but are not limited to aerial platforms, cranes, drop-sides, exhibition vehicles, flat-beds, gritters, highways maintenance, hook loaders, Luton, mobile libraries, street lighting, tippers, training vehicles, recycling and waste collection. The Lot also covers vehicles purchased with the conversion or alternatively where the converter sources the base chassis vehicle. All fuel types, both automatic and manual transmission. The Lot includes the option to supply pre-registered and ex-demonstration vehicles. Lot 8: Lot 8: Heavy Agricultural and Construction Plant and Equipment. The supply of heavy agricultural, construction, plant and equipment as required by clients. Examples of equipment include but not limited to tractors, mowers, hedge trimmers, strimmers, loadalls, spreaders, chain saws, shredders, generators, utility quad bikes, golf buggies, mopeds, scooters, The Lot also covers vehicles purchased with the convers. All fuel types, both automatic and manual transmission. The Lot includes the option to supply pre-registered and ex-demonstration plant and equipment. Lot 9: Lot 9: Telematics Equipment The supply of telematics equipment to include vehicle data reporting, vehicle movements, driving behaviours, location tracking and fuel consumption. Lot 10: Lot 10: Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure The supply and if requested, the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, including charge points and upgrade to existing charging infrastructure. On-going maintenance of the equipment is also included in this Lot.