Find a TenderPast planning notice
Published 20 May 2025, 13:50 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Supply and Delivery of Heavy and Municipal Vehicles

Official notice

Authority: Scotland Excel

16 lotsGoods
Planned pipeline value£80,000,000total for 16 lots · pipeline notice, not a live tender
Tender notice expected 18 Aug 2025from the planned procurement notice
Lots 16see the lot list below

What is being bought16 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for the supply and delivery of Heavy and Municipal Vehicles, available for all 32 council areas in Scotland and Scotland Excel Associate Members. It is anticipated this framework will incorporate various vehicle types, such as, but not limited to, refuse collection vehicles, winter maintenance vehicles, road sweeping vehicles, to more general use heavy vehicles. It is anticipated specialist body building services, as well as options for alternatively fuelled vehicles (electric, hydrogen or hybrid etc) will also be sought.

Scotland Excel members, may, if made available, seek to work with awarded suppliers to request lease quotations, understand vehicle buy back options, discuss disposal of aged fleet options and understand second hand vehicle purchase options for heavy and municipal vehicles.

CPV: Bin-lifts · Chassis · Chassis bodies · Chassis cabs · Complete chassis · Container cranes · Cranes · Cranes for trucks · Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane · Electric buses · Electric vehicles · Elevator-platforms trucks · +23 more

Lots and requirements (16)Procurement structure

16 lots · no lot values published
Lot #1ChassisPlanned

Lot 1 is anticipated to be for the supply and delivery of heavy vehicle chassis, covering a range of axle and cab configurations including but not limited to day cab, standard cab, low entry cab and sleeper cab, for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under the proposed Framework Agreement. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Lot #2Alternative Fuelled ChassisPlanned

Lot 2 is anticipated to be for the supply and delivery of Alternative Fuelled Chassis (electric, hydrogen, hybrid etc) for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under this proposed Framework Agreement. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Lot #3Bodies for TippersPlanned

Lot 3 is anticipated to be for the supply and delivery of bodies for tippers for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under this proposed Framework Agreement. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Lot #4Bodies for Skip LoadersPlanned

Lot 4 is anticipated to be for the supply and delivery of bodies for skip loaders for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under this proposed Framework Agreement. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Lot #5Bodies for Gully EmptiersPlanned

Lot 5 is anticipated to be for the supply and delivery of bodies for gully emptiers for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under this proposed Framework Agreement. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Lot #6Bodies for Road SweepersPlanned

Lot 6 is anticipated to be for the supply and delivery of bodies for road sweepers for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under this proposed Framework Agreement. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Lot #7Complete Road Sweeper VehiclesPlanned

Lot 7 is anticipated to be for the supply and delivery of complete road sweeper vehicles for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under this proposed Framework Agreement. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Lot #8Alternative Fuelled Complete Road Sweeper VehiclesPlanned

Lot 8 is anticipated to be for the supply and delivery of Alternative Fuelled Complete Road Sweeper Vehicles (electric, hydrogen, or hybrid) for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under this proposed Framework Agreement. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Lot #9Bodies for GrittersPlanned

Lot 9 is anticipated to be for the supply and delivery of bodies for gritters for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under this proposed Framework Agreement. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Lot #10Bodies for Refuse Collection VehiclesPlanned

Lot 10 is anticipated to be for the supply and delivery of bodies for refuse collection vehicles (RCV) for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under this proposed Framework Agreement. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Lot #11Accessible BusesPlanned

Lot 11 is anticipated to be for the supply and delivery of accessible buses for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under this proposed Framework Agreement. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Lot #12Library BusesPlanned

Lot 12 is anticipated to be for the supply and delivery of library buses for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under this proposed Framework Agreement. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Lot #13Bin LiftsPlanned

Lot 13 is anticipated to be for the supply and delivery of bin lifts for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under this proposed Framework Agreement. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Lot #14TrailersPlanned

Lot 14 is anticipated to be for the supply and delivery of trailers for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under this proposed Framework Agreement. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland
Lot #15Aerial PlatformsPlanned

Lot 15 is anticipated to be for the supply and delivery of aerial platforms for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under this proposed Framework Agreement. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Lot #16Lorry Mounted CranesPlanned

Lot 16 is anticipated to be for the supply and delivery of lorry mounted cranes for use by all 32 Scottish councils and other contracting authorities permitted to call-off contracts under this proposed Framework Agreement. Additional information: NOTE: At this stage, the final lot structure has still to be confirmed and as such is subject to change.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Past planning notice
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
20 May 2025, 13:50 BST
Last source update
20 May 2025, 13:50 BST
Authority reference
0525
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-023263
Classification (CPV)
Bin-liftsChassisChassis bodiesChassis cabsComplete chassisContainer cranesCranesCranes for trucksCranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a craneElectric buses
+25 moreElectric vehiclesElevator-platforms trucks
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0518cd Find a Tender

Publisher note: Scotland Excel envisages publishing a future tender opportunity on behalf of all 32 Scottish councils, together with any Integration Authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014. For more information about Scotland Excel and its members, please see http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk NOTE: At this stage there is an opportunity for interested parties to meet with Scotland Excel to discuss the upcoming framework. We would like to invite suppliers to contact Scotland Excel to arrange an individual Microsoft Teams meeting to take place the week commencing MON 09 JUNE 2025. Meetings will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Please email [email protected] by 04 JUNE 2025 if you are interested in arranging a meeting. 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=798228. (SC Ref:798228)

How it was run

Official notice
Submission deadline
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Timeline

20 May 2025 → 18 Aug 2025 · 2 dates
  1. Notice published
    20 May 2025, 13:50 BST
  2. Tender notice expected
    18 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Pipeline notice
Awards (0)
No award published
Contracts (0)
No contract published
Bid statistics
No aggregate bid statistics published

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Scotland Excel

Contracting authorityBody governed by public lawGeneral public services Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, Scotland, PA1 1ARContact email, phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.