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Published 16 Dec 2022, 16:05 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Electric Panel Vans · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: Lancaster City Council (Local council)·Consortium: 3 public authorities

Framework agreement9 lotsGoodsRestricted procedureSME suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£325,000,000total for 9 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 23 Jan 2023awarded 7 Jul 2026
Lots 9see the lot list below

What is being bought9 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Supply of 2 Electric Panel Vans through framework. Selection made through mini competition

  • Recurrence: 48 months from publication of this contract notice.

CPV: Bicycles · Chargers · Electric vehicles · Electrically powered · Engines and engine parts · Installation services of engines · Light vans · Motor scooters and cycles with auxiliary motors · Motor vehicle conversion services · Motor vehicles · Motor vehicles for the transport of goods · Motorcycles, bicycles and sidecars · +6 more

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
33 bids on the busiest of 9 lots · 88 suppliers appointed
Electronic auction
yes

Lots and requirements (9)Procurement structure

9 lots · all with a published value · evaluation weights differ by lot

Every one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £35,000,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Passenger CarsAwarded UK, North WestPublished value£15,000,000
Delivery: UK, North West · UNITED KINGDOM
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Light commercial vehicles up to 5tAwarded UKPublished value£155,000,000

Supply of light commercial vehicles (LCVs) up to 5t including Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid, Electric, LPG, Hydrogen and Biofuels. The Lot also covers Vehicles purchased with body conversions including but not limited to Tippers, Drop-side, Luton, Flat, Curtain-side, Recycling, Aerial Platform, Jetters, Cranes, Street Lighting and any other body type an Eligible Body may require. The Lot includes the option to supply pre-registered, ex-demonstration, and used (with manufacturer warranty) vehicles. Spare parts and maintenance contract services may also be required. However, unless expressly specified by a member during a call-off process, vehicles supplied under this lot must be new.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Medium commercial vehicles up to 12.5tAwarded UKceiling above

Supply of medium commercial vehicles (MCVs) from 5t up to 12.5t including Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid, Electric, LPG, Hydrogen and Biofuels. The Lot also covers Vehicles purchased with body conversions including but not limited to Tippers, Drop-side, Luton, Flat, Curtain-side, Recycling, Aerial Platform, Jetters, Cranes, Street Lighting and any other body type an Eligible Body may require. MCVs are typically considered to be in the weight bracket of between 5t to 12.5t. The Lot includes the option to supply pre-registered, ex-demonstration, and used (with manufacturer warranty) vehicles. Spare parts and maintenance contract services may also be required. However, unless expressly specified by a member during a call-off process, vehicles supplied under this lot must be new.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Pedestrian, compact and chassis mounted road sweepers up to 12.5tAwarded UKPublished value£25,000,000

Supply of pedestrian, compact and chassis mounted road sweepers, graffiti van conversions, and other street cleaning vehicles up to 12.5t. To include all fuel types, e.g. Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric, LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas, Hydrogen & all Bio Fuel mixtures). The Lot includes the option to supply pre-registered, ex-demonstration, and used (with manufacturer warranty) vehicles. Spare parts and maintenance contract services may also be required. However, unless expressly specified by a member during a call-off process, vehicles supplied under this lot must be new.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Vehicle repowering and refurbishmentAwarded UKceiling above

Supply of Vehicle repowering and refurbishment. Includes range-extending solutions. This Lot is for the supply and fit of electric, hydrogen, or other alternatively powered drivetrain conversion solutions. These activities may be to repower existing internal combustion engine vehicles, or glider chassis. The Lot may also be used for the refurbishment of vehicles, as part of the repowering works, but also as a standalone refurbishment (excluding any repowering) of vehicles. Types of vehicles to be repowered or refurbished, includes but is not limited to, all HGVs (of any weight and chassis), passenger cars, light and medium commercial vehicles (to 12.5t) and buses (from 5 – 75 seats) including accessible and non-accessible, articulated and double decked. Services expected to be provided includes but is not limited to, design, conversion, warranty, servicing, maintenance, and training.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #6Vehicle racking and van conversionsAwarded UKPublished value£25,000,000

Supply of Vehicle racking and van conversions (including chassis cabs) to include ply lining, full racking conversions, all ancillary electrical, tow bars, roof pipes, ladders, invertors, tipping bodies, and any other equipment that an Eligible Body may need in the conversion of vans and chassis cabs. This Lot includes the option to supply vehicle livery when specified by the Eligible Body.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #7Telematics equipmentAwarded UKPublished value£10,000,000

Supply (and installation when specified) of telematics equipment and hardware. Contracts might include activation of proprietary OEM systems. Hardware can include dashcams and other similar equipment. Equipment supplied to be supported (when specified by member) with back-office systems/software, including on a subscription basis, for management of the equipment and if required for ancillary purposes such as EV suitability analysis. The member can specify whether equipment is to be hardwired into the vehicle loom or plugged into an available ODBM port. Outputs from telematic equipment to include mapping, vehicle data reporting, fuel analysis, tracking equipment and can include installation and provision of maintenance contracts if required by an Eligible Body.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #8Electric vehicle charging infrastructureAwarded UKPublished value£10,000,000

Supply of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, including charging infrastructure for any vehicle and body type required. Contracts may include site surveys, installation, ongoing support/maintenance (of the charging points and associated equipment), site safety works (e.g. markings, signage, equipment), technical consultancy/guidance, dynamic load management, provision of emergency back-up solutions, back-office software, and behind the meter production and storage options. EV charging infrastructure may be provided by suppliers on a ‘fully managed’ basis, i.e. the supplier provides the necessary infrastructure on a full turnkey basis.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #9MicromobilityAwarded UKPublished value£15,000,000

Supply of micromobility/last mile equipment and vehicles. Including, but not limited to all types and varieties of e-Scooters, e-Bikes (e.g. electrically assisted pedal cycles, cargo bikes etc.), driverless/autonomous pods, electric scooters (motor bikes), and fuel cell cargo pedelecs. Micromobility solutions tendered for by members under this framework will include for deployment of supporting software systems, and charging infrastructure required to support schemes on a full turnkey concession basis.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 40–70 points depending on the lot; most lots put it at 70 points.
  • “Electric Panel Vans” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Restricted procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes · 48 months from publication of this contract notice.
First published
16 Dec 2022, 16:05 GMT
Last source update
8 Jul 2026, 10:05 BST
Award evaluation window
23 Jan 2023 – …
Authority reference
DN818193
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-063972
Classification (CPV)
BicyclesChargersElectric vehiclesElectrically poweredEngines and engine partsInstallation services of enginesLight vansMotor scooters and cycles with auxiliary motorsMotor vehicle conversion servicesMotor vehicles
+8 moreMotor vehicles for the transport of goodsMotorcycles, bicycles and sidecars
Delivery area
UKNorth West (UKD4)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03921f Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Review and risk notes
Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: The contracting authority incorporated a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the Framework Agreement was communicated to tenderers. This period allowed unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the decision to award the Framework Agreement before it was executed/signed (as appropriate). The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (‘Regulations’) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action must be brought promptly and within the time limits as defined in the above regulations. Where an agreement has not been entered into the court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the contracting authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the Framework Agreement has been entered into the court has the options to award damages and/or to shorten or order the Framework Agreement ineffective.

Publisher note: The Council intends to make the Agreement available for use by all contracting authorities throughout all administrative regions of the UK (as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015) including but not limited to government departments and their agencies, non-departmental public bodies, central government, NHS bodies, local authorities, emergency services, coastguard emergency services, educational establishments, registered social landlords and registered charities who have a need to purchase the above services. Please see the original Contract Notice for the full list of definable groups. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Hertford:-Motor-vehicles./FRF6AMPSBJ To view this notice, please click here: <a href="https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=771762898" target="_blank">https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=771762898</a> GO Reference: GO-202344-PRO-22465439

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Delta eSourcing · Who buys & how to bid on Delta
Public notice page · account needed to bidLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free Select account; no DUNS asked at signup
Appointment period ends
23 Jan 2023, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
90 days from the deadline
Bids opened
23 Jan 2023, 12:05 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

23 Jan 2023 → 8 Jul 2026 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    23 Jan 2023, 12:00 GMT
  2. Bids opened
    23 Jan 2023, 12:05 GMT
  3. Notice published106 days ago
    8 Jul 2026, 10:05 BST

Notice history

4 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 4 Apr 2023
  1. Status changed to complete
    4 Apr 2023, 19:05 BST
  2. Procurement method changed
    2 Jun 2023, 11:24 BST
  3. Buyer details updated
    2 Jun 2023, 11:24 BST
  4. Buyer details updated
    24 Mar 2026, 09:53 GMT
Routine re-releases (5)
  • 2023-04: 1 release · 4 Apr 2023
  • 2022-12: 1 release · 16 Dec 2022

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 88admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 3313 from SMEs · busiest of 9 lots
Contracts signed 19latest 7 Jul 2026

19 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

All 4 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £25,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Contract 063972-2026-1

    Signed
    7 Jul 2026
    Value
    £42,909
    Status
    active
  • Contract 026619-2026-1

    Signed
    11 Dec 2025
    Value
    £108,967
    Status
    active
  • Mobile Youth Service Vehicles

    Signed
    31 May 2023
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Passenger Cars

    Signed
    17 Mar 2023
    Value
    £15,000,000
    Status
    active
  • Passenger Cars

    Signed
    17 Mar 2023
    Value
    £15,000,000
    Status
    active
  • Light commercial vehicles up to 5t

    Signed
    17 Mar 2023
    Value
    £155,000,000
    Status
    active
  • Light commercial vehicles up to 5t

    Signed
    17 Mar 2023
    Value
    £155,000,000
    Status
    active
  • Light commercial vehicles up to 5t

    Signed
    17 Mar 2023
    Value
    £155,000,000
    Status
    active
  • Medium commercial vehicles up to 12.5t

    Signed
    17 Mar 2023
    Value
    £35,000,000
    Status
    active
  • Medium commercial vehicles up to 12.5t

    Signed
    17 Mar 2023
    Value
    £35,000,000
    Status
    active
  • Pedestrian, compact and chassis mounted road sweepers up to 12.5t

    Signed
    17 Mar 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Pedestrian, compact and chassis mounted road sweepers up to 12.5t

    Signed
    17 Mar 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Vehicle repowering and refurbishment

    Signed
    17 Mar 2023
    Value
    £35,000,000
    Status
    active
  • Vehicle racking and van conversions

    Signed
    17 Mar 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Vehicle racking and van conversions

    Signed
    17 Mar 2023
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Telematics equipment

    Signed
    17 Mar 2023
    Value
    £10,000,000
    Status
    active
  • Telematics equipment

    Signed
    17 Mar 2023
    Value
    £10,000,000
    Status
    active
  • Electric vehicle charging infrastructure

    Signed
    17 Mar 2023
    Value
    £10,000,000
    Status
    active
  • Micromobility

    Signed
    17 Mar 2023
    Value
    £15,000,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Passenger Cars18bids · 18 electronic3—£1 – £358,500
2 · Light commercial vehicles up to 5t33bids · 33 electronic7——
3 · Medium commercial vehicles up to 12.5t12bids · 12 electronic———
4 · Pedestrian, compact and chassis mounted road sweepers up to 12.5t16bids · 16 electronic———
5 · Vehicle repowering and refurbishment6bids · 6 electronic6——
6 · Vehicle racking and van conversions16bids · 16 electronic13——
7 · Telematics equipment12bids · 12 electronic9——
8 · Electric vehicle charging infrastructure19bids · 19 electronic———
9 · Micromobility3bids · 3 electronic———

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

3 public bodies on the notice

Lancaster City Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services Lancaster Town Hall, Dalton Square, Lancaster, North West, LA1 1PJContact name, email, phone

Consortium members and other public bodies

Framework contractors & participating bidders

100 commercial parties on the notice · 50 awarded

The first 50 of 100 commercial parties (by name); the JSON mirror lists them all.

Show 40 more suppliers

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria