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Short Term hire of Vehicles - DPS

Tender Overview

LOCATION

Cheshire, United Kingdom

VALUE

Not disclosed

DEADLINE

March 06, 2028 at 10:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

34100000

REFERENCE

001022-2022

Project Timeline

Contact Information

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Original Tender Description

Short Term hire of a range of vehicles from Cars and vans to specialist vehicles such as gritters and sweepers. Please refer to the full specification on The Chest, www.the-chest.org.uk
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided tender information. Bidders must refer to the full tender documents on The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk) for these requirements.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be capable of providing short-term hire services for vehicles.
  • Be capable of supplying a range of vehicles, including cars, vans, and specialist vehicles (e.g., gritters, sweepers).
  • Be able to participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).
  • Register and refer to the full specification on The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk) to access detailed tender documents and participate.
  • Adhere to the contract duration of 72 months as part of the DPS.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific technical capability requirements (e.g., fleet size, maintenance standards, staff qualifications) are detailed in the provided tender information. Bidders must refer to the full tender documents on The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk) for these requirements.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific financial requirements (e.g., minimum turnover, insurance levels, financial stability) are detailed in the provided tender information. Bidders must refer to the full tender documents on The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk) for these requirements.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit the bid by the deadline: 2028-03-06 10:00:00.
  • Refer to the full specification on The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk) for detailed submission instructions and required forms.
  • Participate in the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) application process.

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Summary:
This document is a contract notice for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the short-term hire of various vehicles, from cars and vans to specialist vehicles, issued by Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council.

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64
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for vehicle hire provides basic information but critically lacks detailed requirements and evaluation criteria, relying heavily on an external portal. This impacts clarity, completeness, and fairness, despite a very generous submission deadline.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender defines a CPV code and indicates an active status. However, there is a contradiction between 'Restricted procedure' and 'Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)', which needs clarification for full legal compliance. The missing reveal date is a transparency concern, and the classified value, while permissible, reduces transparency.

Contradiction in procedure type (Restricted vs. DPS)
Missing tender reveal date
Clarity60/100

The service description is clear. However, the AI-extracted requirements (mandatory exclusion, eligibility, technical, financial) are not detailed in the provided summary, instead directing bidders to an external website. Crucially, evaluation criteria are explicitly stated as missing, which is a significant clarity issue.

Lack of detailed requirements in the provided summary
Missing evaluation criteria
Completeness65/100

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, deadlines, duration, CPV, and NUTS code are present. However, the tender is incomplete regarding specific details for exclusion, eligibility, technical, and financial requirements, and entirely lacks evaluation criteria, requiring external consultation for substantive content.

Lack of detailed requirements (exclusion, eligibility, technical, financial)
Missing evaluation criteria
Fairness60/100

The classified value reduces transparency. The absence of specified evaluation criteria is a major fairness concern, as bidders cannot understand the basis for assessment. While e-procurement is enabled and the submission deadline is very long, the lack of transparent evaluation criteria significantly undermines fairness.

Value classified
Missing evaluation criteria
Practicality70/100

Electronic submission is supported, and a URL for full documents is provided, which are practical aspects. The contract duration is specified. However, the contract start date is not known, and detailed financing information (beyond classified value) is absent.

Contract start date not specified
Detailed financing information not available
Data Consistency70/100

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical. However, the contradiction between 'Restricted procedure' and 'Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)' represents a significant inconsistency in the procedural definition. The 'Liable Person' field is also empty.

Inconsistency in procedure type (Restricted vs. DPS)
Empty 'Liable Person' field
Sustainability20/100

There is no indication within the provided tender information that it incorporates green procurement principles, social aspects, or an innovation focus. It is also not indicated as EU funded.

No green procurement focus
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear description of the required services
Very generous submission deadline (over 2 years from today's date)
E-Procurement enabled and document portal URL provided
Use of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) allows for ongoing supplier admission
Basic tender information (title, reference, organization, CPV, NUTS) is present

Concerns

Contradiction between 'Restricted procedure' and 'Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)'
Critical lack of detailed requirements and evaluation criteria in the provided summary
Estimated value is classified, reducing transparency
Missing 'Liable Person' information
No explicit mention of sustainability, social, or innovation aspects

Recommendations

1. Clarify the exact procurement procedure type, resolving the contradiction between 'Restricted procedure' and 'Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)'.
2. Ensure that all essential requirements (exclusion, eligibility, technical, financial) and, crucially, the evaluation criteria are clearly stated or summarized in the initial notice.
3. Consider disclosing the estimated value to enhance transparency, if legally permissible, and integrate sustainability, social, and innovation considerations.

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