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Published 31 Jul 2024, 16:13 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Supply and Delivery of Vehicle Parts

Official notice

Authority: Scotland Excel

Framework agreement7 lotsGoodsOpen procedureSME suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£48,000,000total for 7 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 23 Jun 2025awarded 18 Nov 2025
Lots 7see the lot list below

Re-procurement openSupply and Delivery of Heavy and Municipal Vehicles · bids close

What is being bought7 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

This framework is anticipated to provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure a wide range of vehicles parts, covering the varied fleet mix across councils. This incorporates everything from cars and light vehicles up to 44 tonne refuse collection vehicles (RCV) and other specialist vehicles.

CPV: Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles · Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting · Electrical-system repair services · Engines and engine parts · Hoses · Mechanical spare parts except engines and engine parts · Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts · Parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines · Parts of other vehicles · Road sweepers · Specialist vehicles · Windscreen replacement services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 25 suppliers · 17 bids on the busiest of 5 lots (0.7 per place) · 27 appointed (full)

Lots and requirements (7)Procurement structure

7 lots · 5 with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Parts for Light and Heavy VehiclesCancelledPublished value£43,500,000

Supply and delivery of Original Equipment Manufacturer(OEM) or 'Matching Quality' light and heavy vehicle spare parts, Auto Electric vehicle spare parts and Consumables used to facilitate the ongoing maintenance and repair of vehicles owned or operated by the contracting authorities who will be permitted to purchase under this proposed Framework Agreement, throughout the Scottish mainland and island locations. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Extensions: The initial period of the Framework Contract is 36 months from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further 12 month period subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Maximum duration is 48 months if all options are exercised as stated above.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Parts for Specialist VehiclesCancelledPublished value£3,100,000

Supply and delivery of Specialist Vehicle spare parts to facilitate the ongoing maintenance and repair of vehicles owned or operated by the contracting authorities who will be permitted to purchase under this proposed Framework Agreement throughout the Scottish mainland and island locations. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Extensions: The initial period of the Framework Contract is 36 months from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further 12 month period subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Maximum duration is 48 months if all options are exercised as stated above.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Replacement GlassCancelledPublished value£1,100,000

Supply, delivery & fitment of Replacement Glass to facilitate the ongoing maintenance and repair of vehicles owned or operated by the contracting authorities who will be permitted to purchase under this Framework Agreement throughout the Scottish mainland and island locations. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Extensions: The initial period of the Framework Contract is 36 months from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further 12 month period subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Maximum duration is 48 months if all options are exercised as stated above.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Hydraulic HosesCancelledPublished value£100,000

Supply and delivery of Hydraulic hoses and related spare parts used to facilitate the ongoing maintenance and vehicles owned or operated by the contracting authorities who will be permitted to purchase under this proposed Framework Agreement throughout the Scottish mainland and island locations. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Extensions: The initial period of the Framework Contract is 36 months from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further 12 month period subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Maximum duration is 48 months if all options are exercised as stated above.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Workshop ConsumablesCancelledPublished value£200,000

Supply and delivery of Workshop Consumables to facilitate the ongoing maintenance and repair of vehicles owned or operated by the contracting authorities who will be permitted to purchase under this proposed Framework Agreement throughout the Scottish mainland and island locations. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Extensions: The initial period of the Framework Contract is 36 months from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further 12 month period subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Maximum duration is 48 months if all options are exercised as stated above.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #6ConsumablesPlannedLot estimate not published

This lot is anticipated to provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure a wide range of workshop consumables to assist with the maintenance of their varied fleet mix.

It should be noted that the framework lot structure is yet to be confirmed but is still subject to change.

Delivery: Scotland
Lot #7Parts for Specialist VehiclesPlannedLot estimate not published

This lot is anticipated to provide councils and other participating bodies with a mechanism to procure a wide range of parts for specialist vehicles, covering their varied fleet mix.

It should be noted that the framework lot structure is yet to be confirmed but is still subject to change.

Delivery: Scotland

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
How bids were scored · same split on all 5 lots
Quality: 25%Price: 75%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Technical: 25%
  • price: 75%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Technical: 25
  • Price: 75
Conditions of participation2
  • Economic & financial standing

    In accordance with Regulation 59(12), as this proposed Framework Agreement is divided into Lots, these Economic and Financial Standing selection criteria apply separately in relation to each individual lot.

    1. SPD (Scotland) Questions 4B.5.1 and 4B.5.2 - Insurance Requirements
    2. SPD (Scotland) Questions 4B.6 - Other Economic and Financial Requirements
    Minimum: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: It is a requirement of this contract that tenderers hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below: LOTS 1, 2 & 4 EMPLOYERS (COMPULSORY) LIABILITY INSURANCE – …
  • Technical & professional ability

    In accordance with Regulation 59(12), as this proposed Framework Agreement is divided into Lots, these Technical and Professional Ability selection criteria apply:

    -SPD (Scotland) Question 4C.10 – Subcontracting

    -SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.1 - Quality Assurance Schemes and Health and Safety Procedures

    -SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.2 - Environmental Management Standards

    Minimum: SPD (SCOTLAND) QUESTION 4C.10 - SUBCONTRACTING: Tenderers will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contracts to be called-off under the proposed framework agreement. If you intend to subcontract any share of the contrac…
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 75 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 7.5 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
  • “Supply and Delivery of Vehicle Parts” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 25 suppliers, 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
Open 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
No (one-off requirement)
First published
31 Jul 2024, 16:13 BST
Last source update
11 Mar 2026, 16:33 GMT
Award evaluation window
16 Jun 2025 – …
Authority reference
0524
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-021987
Classification (CPV)
Electrical equipment for engines and vehiclesElectrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lightingElectrical-system repair servicesEngines and engine partsHosesMechanical spare parts except engines and engine partsMiscellaneous transport equipment and spare partsParts and accessories for vehicles and their enginesParts of other vehiclesRoad sweepers
+2 moreSpecialist vehiclesWindscreen replacement services
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-048677 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms

For full details of the conditions relevant to the proposed Framework Agreement and contracts to be called off thereunder, please refer to the tender documents (details of how to access these are outlined in “Section I.3 Communication” of this Contract Notice).

Scotland Excel may require the members of any tendering group of entities (including, but not limited to consortium members, members of a group of economic operators and/or sub-contractors) to be jointly and severally liable for the performance of the contract and may require them to assume a specific legal form for the purposes of the appointment to the Framework. For further information relative to the submission of consortia tenders, tenders by groups of economic operators and sub-contracting, please refer to the tender documentation which is available in the relevant PCS-T project for this procurement exercise.

Review and risk notes
Review procedure

An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/446) (as amended) may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.

Publisher note: This procurement process is subject to the Law and Guidance applicable in Scotland relative to the award of public contracts including (without limitation) as set out in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 as currently in force. Scotland Excel is a central purchasing body and is procuring this framework on behalf of the following contracting authorities (and successor bodies): -The 32 local authorities in Scotland as listed at http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/aboutus/ourmembers.aspx -Scotland Excel associate members as listed at http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Associate-members.aspx -any Integration Authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland)Act 2014. -Any Scottish Registered Social Landlords listed on the public register of the Scottish Housing Regulator:http://directory.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk/Documents/Landlord%20Register.pdf as at the date of publication of this notice. -Tayside Contracts -Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges & their member organisations across the higher and further education sector in Scotland and their associated and affiliated bodies. -Scottish Prison Service (SPS) -Scottish National Health Service Authorities, including any body created pursuant to the National Health Service Scotland Act (1978) -Scottish Government & Scottish Central Government Bodies. The above is subject to each contracting authority entering into and maintaining a relevant membership agreement or other access agreement with Scotland Excel. (SC Ref:816278)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding
Appointment period ends
23 Jun 2025, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
150 days from the deadline
Bids opened
16 Jun 2025, 12:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

18 Oct 2024 → 11 Mar 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    18 Oct 2024, 00:00 BST
  2. Bids opened
    16 Jun 2025, 12:00 BST
  3. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    23 Jun 2025, 12:00 BST
  4. Notice published225 days ago
    11 Mar 2026, 16:33 GMT

Notice history

5 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 23 May 2025
  1. Status changed to active
    23 May 2025, 13:49 BST
  2. Procurement method changed
    23 May 2025, 13:49 BST
  3. Deadline published: 16 Jun 2025, 12:00 BST
    23 May 2025, 13:49 BST
  4. Deadline moved to 23 Jun 2025, 12:00 BST
    23 May 2025, 14:54 BST
    +7 days · was 16 Jun 2025, 12:00 BST
  5. Status changed to complete
    11 Mar 2026, 16:33 GMT
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.216 Jun 202523 Jun 2025+7 d
—Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.716 Jun 202523 Jun 2025+7 d

Error in original date given.

Routine re-releases (4)
  • 2024-07: 1 release · 31 Jul 2024

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 27admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 1711 from SMEs · busiest of 5 lots
Contracts signed 5latest 18 Nov 2025

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

Contracts

  • Parts for Specialist Vehicles

    Signed
    18 Nov 2025
    Value
    £3,100,000
    Status
    active
  • Hydraulic Hoses

    Signed
    18 Nov 2025
    Value
    £100,000
    Status
    active
  • Workshop Consumables

    Signed
    18 Nov 2025
    Value
    £200,000
    Status
    active
  • Parts for Light and Heavy Vehicles

    Signed
    18 Nov 2025
    Value
    £43,500,000
    Status
    active
  • Replacement Glass

    Signed
    18 Nov 2025
    Value
    £1,100,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Parts for Light and Heavy Vehicles16bids · 16 electronic · 16 from abroad10——
2 · Parts for Specialist Vehicles9bids · 9 electronic · 9 from abroad6——
3 · Replacement Glass7bids · 7 electronic · 7 from abroad6——
4 · Hydraulic Hoses10bids · 10 electronic · 10 from abroad7——
5 · Workshop Consumables17bids · 17 electronic · 17 from abroad11——

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 Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Court of SessionReview body Edinburgh

Framework contractors & participating bidders

27 commercial parties on the notice
Show 17 more suppliers

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.