The Council are looking to purchase 32 Light
Commercial Vehicles (Vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of no more
than 4.5 metric tonnes) over the next 4 years:
21-22 – 19 LCVs (these are likely to roll in 22-23 due to
current lead times)
22-23 – 6 LCVs
24-25 – 2 LCVs
25-26 – 5 LCVs
Over the last few years, the Council have been looking to
standardise the fleet which brings a number of benefits including
familiarity of vehicles, reduced parts inventory and closer
relationships with manufacturers and dealerships. The Council have
already awarded long term agreements for refuse vehicles and
sweepers and are now looking to extend this to the purchase of
Light Commercial Vehicles.
The Council have looked at a number of procurement options and have
identified the TPPL Framework Agreement which is a framework that
covers fleet requirements from passenger vehicles up to 12.5t
Commercial Vehicles. Lot 2 of the agreement covers Light and Medium
Commercial Vehicles up to 12.5t and includes 20 suppliers and main
dealerships.
As part of the framework tender process, bidders were evaluated on
70% cost and 30% quality. Successful companies were then ranked on
the agreement from 1-20. Ford are current ranked number 1 meaning
the Council are able to carry out a direct award appointment
without the need to go through a lengthy tender process.
The Council’s Transport Manager has also held a number of
discussions with Ford and he is satisfied that Ford can supply
vehicles to our requirements over the next 4 years.
On this basis, the Council will carry out the direct award on the
framework agreement to Ford.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/10/2021
Decision due: 19 Oct 2021 by Assistant Director - Neighbourhood Delivery
Contact: Andrew Linden, Head of Commercial Housing Contracts Tel no. 01442 228263 (ext 2263), Email: Andrew.Linden@dacorum.gov.uk Email: andrew.linden@dacorum.gov.uk.