Cars, Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles

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City Cars
Small Cars
Medium Cars
Large Cars
Estate Cars
Small SUVs
Large SUVs
Luxury Cars
Hybrid Cars
Electric Cars
Panel Van
Chassis Cabs
Minibuses
Crew Cabs
Pick-ups
LCV BODY CONVERSIONS
MCV's
Sweepers (up to 18.5t)
Telematics
Van Racking
Electric Vehicles
Charging Infrastructure
Electric Vehicle Charging

The Procurement Partnership Ltd (TPPL) have completed a PCR2015 compliant open tender exercise on behalf of Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) to establish a Procurement Framework. This framework covers Passenger Cars, Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles up to 12.5t GVW, Pedestrian and Compact Sweepers up to 12.5t GVW, Vehicle Repowering and Refurbishment, Vehicle Racking and Van Conversions, Telematics Equipment, Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, and Micro mobility/Last Mile Equipment and Vehicles.

    • Agreement Reference  TPPLHCCOP03
    • Start Date April 2023
    • End Date April 2027
    • Number of suppliers 83
    • Contract Notice 2022/S 000-035736
    • Award Notice 2023/S 000-009869
  • Lot 1: Passenger Cars (16 suppliers)

    Supply of passenger cars of all types and body styles including Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric, LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas, Hydrogen & all Biofuel 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.

    Lot 2: Light Commercial Vehicles up to 5t (25 suppliers)

    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.

    Lot 3: Medium Commercial Vehicles up to 12.5t (11 suppliers)

    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.

    Lot 4: Pedestrian, Compact and Chassis Mounted Road Sweepers up to 12.5t (14 suppliers)

    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.

    Lot 5: Vehicle Repowering and Refurbishment (6 suppliers)

    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.

    Lot 6: Vehicle Racking and Van Conversions (15 suppliers)

    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.

    Lot 7: Telematics Equipment (10 suppliers)

    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.

    Lot 8: Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (10 suppliers)

    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.

    Lot 9: Micromobility (2 suppliers)

    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.

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    • 83 market-leading Suppliers
    • Compliant PCR2015 Framework and Dynamic Purchasing Systems to meet your legal requirements
    • Leading suppliers who have been appointed to the framework for their professional capability, experience and competitiveness
    • New lot that supports Micro mobility/last mile equipment and vehicles
    • Pre-established terms and conditions to support all orders
    • Easy access to quotations through mini competitions and direct award
    • Mini-competitions managed and delivered free of charge by TPPL via the Delta e-Sourcing portal
    • Low and zero emission vehicle focus to help you reduce carbon footprint
  • This comprehensive Framework is available to Local Authorities and the wider public/not-for-profit sector including:

    • NHS Trusts
    • Police Authorities
    • Fire Authorities
    • Leisure Trusts
    • Registered Social Landlords
    • Registered Charities
    • Schools, Colleges and Universities
    • Government departments in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

    All current and future members can access this framework.

  • This Framework provides access to 83 suppliers (a mix of OE manufacturers, multi-franchise dealer groups, specialist vehicle suppliers, and ancillary products)

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Simon Partridge, Norwich City Council

Simon Partridge, Norwich City Council

“At a time of global supply shortages, thanks to the information, guidance, and assistance from Peter and his team at TPPL, we were ready, on day one, with the vehicles we needed to deliver our building maintenance service.”
Simon Partridge Norwich City Council
Paul Rodden, Highlands and Islands Airports

Paul Rodden, Highlands and Islands Airports

“The procurement process ran smoothly throughout, and we were able to replace the existing vehicles and equipment with minimum disruption.”
Paul Rodden Highland and Islands Airports
Simon Phillips, Tai Calon

Simon Phillips, Tai Calon

“Peter from TPPL has been excellent to work with from the start of the process.  TPPL clearly explained how the process would work and the companies we would potentially be working with.  When the bids were submitted to us by TPPL they were laid out in a way we could easily understand what was being … Continued
Simon Phillips Tai Calon
Chris Demetriou, Islington

Chris Demetriou, Islington

“Working with TPPL has been a brilliant experience, everyone at TPPL is efficient, professional and most importantly prompt in responding and communicating. In particular working with Peter Vickers has been a breath of fresh air and a brilliant experience, Peter is always very responsive, honest and transparent in his communications and there is no question … Continued
Chris Demetriou Islington Council
Nigel Leighton

Nigel Leighton

‘Sovereign have worked with TPPL on a number of tenders over the years, including fleet and building materials, and have had excellent support, advice and communications from all the TPPL team.he values that TPPL put at the core of their operation align with Sovereign’s and have throughout made working with them both enjoyable and ensured … Continued
Nigel Leighton Sovereign Housing Association
Bernard McGreevy

Bernard McGreevy

‘I can state that TPPL enabled the procurement of 11 welfare minibuses as required in a professional manner and in the required time scale as well as being on a cost benefit basis’
Bernard McGreevy London Borough of Barnet
Rod Willis

Rod Willis

‘As a local authority, we needed to procure welfare buses through a framework agreement. After contact we decided to use BNES welfare bus framework offered by TPPL. We found Jim Brennan and his team very helpful and the framework easy to use. The performance and professionalism from TPPL was 100% and we would recommend them … Continued
Rod Willis London Borough of Hounslow
John Mellor

John Mellor

‘Firstly may I say thank you for your assistance in this process. I have found it to be very efficient and well managed’
John Mellor Norse Commercial Services
Gary White

Gary White

‘North Yorkshire County Council has now been utilising the services of TPPL for three years. In which time we have both purchased and contract hired many vehicles including welfare buses. The benefits of using their services have been many; we have seen major savings in all elements of our procurement processes, time, costs and environmental … Continued
Gary White North Yorkshire County Council
Bev Thomas

Bev Thomas

‘TPPL provided exceptional advice and support to the Council on a 1:1 basis, through excellent industry knowledge and experience; which enabled the best opportunities through the framework to be identified for the Council’s requirements.’
Bev Thomas Harlow District Council
Chris Wheeler

Chris Wheeler

‘We have undertaken a number of mini tenders via TPPL in recent years. We have found the team supportive in pulling the tender together and excellent at supporting us through the process. The combination of the effective frameworks and support minimises the procurement workload for us as well as achieving what we consider to be … Continued
Chris Wheeler Guildford Borough Council
Carol Bishop

Carol Bishop

‘Once we had decided on our final specification it was such a simple process to use The Framework. The support from TPPL was excellent; the whole process was streamlined and efficient. The overall cost of the vehicles represented excellent value for money. This was the most straightforward tender process I have even been involved with’
Carol Bishop Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Howard Hughes

Howard Hughes

‘TPPL provide a very user friendly, helpful and efficient service in the procurement of many of our vehicles. They offer specialist knowledge and advice and have secured some very competitive outcomes for us.’
Howard Hughes Watford Borough Council
Carl Nicholson

Carl Nicholson

‘The Team at TPPL helped the west of England council (Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset, and South Gloucester) run a further competition for a share of 100 electric Vehicles as part of a combined effort to convert 25% of the councils’ collective fleet to EV’s by 2020. The support and expertise given … Continued
Carl Nicholson North Somerset Council