Published date: 19 July 2021

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 9 August 2021, 10am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Motor vehicles - 34100000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

CHWEST001-DN557304-87831939

Published date

19 July 2021

Closing date

9 August 2021

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

29 August 2021

Contract end date

31 March 2022

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council wish to procure a Public Mobile Library which will incorporate the cleanest and greenest vehicle with the latest technology to provide a multifunctional space which will be used to serve community groups across the Borough.
In order to ensure that we meet the requirements laid out in the Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council Climate Change Plan we will be considering EV, Hybrid and Diesel chassis options.
Solar panels will be fitted to the roof of the vehicle to power auxiliary batteries and equipment.
This multifunctional space will carry up to 3000 books with an approximate weight of 1500kg. It must also accommodate fold down tables/chairs to facilitate other events and use by community groups.
Sufficient provision must be made for the use of IT by both staff and customers and the option of a Smartserve Kiosk will be explored. An induction loop is also essential.
Fleet Operations and the Library Service will work with the successful supplier to agree the final design of the vehicle.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Debbie Pitcher

Address

Civic Way Offices
Civic Way
Ellesmere Port
CH65 0BE
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1244976943

Email

debbie.pitcher@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Website

http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/