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Market Research to assist Specifications of 3.5t vehicles (various) for Canterbury City Council

Details

Value
£20,000
Topic
Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
Published
31 October 2023

Tender description

Canterbury CIty Council would like to meet with body builders to discuss the Councils proposed specifications with the aim :- To have a 2 way conversation to allow us to issue final specifications for tendering purposes. This is a soft market testing dialogue. We are looking to procure 4 x 3.5t low floor, 6 x 3.5t caged tipper, 6 x 3.5t tipper Expectations To discuss and consider alternatives if appropriate To get a specification that would meet our needs now and longer term To Achieve A issue a specification that is concise and understood, cost effective and can be delivered Local chassis dealer awareness and support to the process and vehicle life including warranty. Dates open to meet with us (google virtual meeting) are:- Friday 24th November 10:00 a.m.-11.00 a.m. Friday 24 November 11.30 a.m.- 12:30 a.m Tuesday 28 November 10:00 a.m.-11.00 a.m. Tuesday 28 November 11.30 a.m.- 12:30 a.m Please submit your preference to a meeting date and time to procurement@canterbury.gov.uk and we will provide you with the proposed specifications which we would like to discuss with you.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Pre-tender published31 October 2023
    Current notice

About the buyer

Canterbury City Council is a local authority that buys through a shared Kent-wide procurement portal, used by councils across the county. Contract opportunities appear there via Delta, the portal's esourcing system for supplier registration. Larger contracts are also published on Find a Tender, the government's central digital platform for public contracts. Registered suppliers on Find a Tender receive a share code for submitting their business information. Procurement decisions follow the Procurement Act 2023, the council's current legal framework for contract awards. Standard invoices are paid within 30 days of receipt, with small local suppliers paid within seven.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Canterbury City Council's contract awards have been in construction work, architectural and engineering services and transport equipment.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 34000000 · Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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