Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
UK
Telephone: +44 3150103503
E-mail: supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/ccs
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
Other: Public Procurement
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Purchase of Standard and Specialist Vehicles
Reference number: RM6244
II.1.2) Main CPV code
34100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a pan Government framework agreement for the provision of standard and specialist vehicles to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education, Devolved Administrations, British Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories, nationalised industry, voluntary bodies, charities and private sector organisations procuring on behalf of these bodies.
The framework agreement will replace the previous Vehicle Purchase framework agreement (RM6060) and Vehicle Conversions dynamic purchasing system (RM3814). The scope of the Framework Contract covers the supply and delivery of vehicles to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) and overseas.
The aim of the framework agreement is to appoint suppliers who will be responsible for either the complete supply chain from product development, vehicle manufacture, conversion and supply to customers through to after-sales support, maintenance and support, warranties and parts or vehicle conversion as a stand-alone service.
CCS have amended the Estimated total value excluding VAT, and the estimated value excluding VAT in each of the Lots.
These changes will be effective from 04/08/2025.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
5 520 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Passenger Cars
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
requirements):
Passenger Cars (Saloon, Hatchback, Estate, Coupe, Convertible, SUV’s, 4x4’s and MPVs).
The associated deliverables for Lot 1 are described within Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of the Framework Contract.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Price
/ Weighting:
10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Value excluding VAT: £2,750,000,000
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles up to 7.5 Tonnes
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Dropside, Fridge Vans, Fridge Box, Platform Cab, Luton, Car Derived Vans and Pickups.
The associated deliverables for Lot 2 are described within Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of the Framework Contract.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Price
/ Weighting:
10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Value excluding VAT: £550,000,000
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicles including Chassis and Cabs
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
HGVs, Trucks (Box Body, Curtainside, Refrigerated), Flatbed, Chassis and Cab only.
The associated deliverables for Lot 3 are described within Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of the Framework Contract.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Price
/ Weighting:
10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Value excluding VAT: £30,000,000
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Bluelight Cars and Motorcycles
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Emergency Vehicles (Police, Ambulance, Fire & Rescue), Passenger Cars (Saloon, Hatchback, Estate, Coupe, Convertible, SUV’s, 4x4’s and MPV’s), All-Terrain Vehicles, Motorcycles, Scooters and Quad Bikes.
The associated deliverables for Lot 4 are described within Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of the Framework Contract.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Price
/ Weighting:
10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Value excluding VAT: £380,000,000
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Bluelight Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles up to 7.5 Tonnes
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Emergency Vehicles (Police, Ambulance, Fire & Rescue), Vans, Car Derived Vans and Pickups.
The associated deliverables for Lot 5 are described within Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of the Framework Contract
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Price
/ Weighting:
10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Value excluding VAT: £175,000,000
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Refuse Collection and other Waste Management Vehicles
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Refuse Collection and other Waste Management Vehicles (Rear Loaders, Side Loaders, Front Loaders).
The associated deliverables for Lot 6 are described within Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of the Framework Contract.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Price
/ Weighting:
10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Minibuses (9 - 17 Seats), including Accessible and Patient Transport
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Minibuses, including accessible and patient transport.
The associated deliverables for Lot 7 are described within Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of the Framework Contract.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Price
/ Weighting:
10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Buses and Coaches (over 17 Seats)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Buses and Coaches (over 17 Seats).
The associated deliverables for Lot 8 are described within Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of the Framework Contract.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Price
/ Weighting:
10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Value excluding VAT: £1,505,000,000
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Trailers and Mobile Units, including Health Screening, Events and Mobile Office Units
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
34220000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Trailers and Mobile Units, including Health Screening, Events and Mobile Office Units.
The associated deliverables for Lot 9 are described within Framework Schedule 1 (Specification) of the Framework Contract.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Price
/ Weighting:
10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
Conversion of Bespoke and Specialist Vehicles
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
50117000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Conversion Services for all of the following vehicles:
M1 Vehicles (Passenger Cars)
N1 Vehicles: (Light Goods Vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes),
N2 Vehicles (used for the carriage of goods, having a maximum mass
exceeding 3.5 tonnes but not exceeding 12 tonnes), and;
N3 Vehicles (Used for the carriage of goods, having a maximum mass
exceeding 12 tonnes)
Ambulance A&E DCA vehicles
Patient transport service vehicles
Bluelight conversions
Ambulance conversions
Other services such as: design, consultancy, livery, electrical, comms
welfare vehicles heating, cooling, ventilation utilities and drainage.
The associated deliverables for Lot 10 are described within Framework
Schedule 1 (Specification) of the Framework Contract.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 90
Price
/ Weighting:
10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Value excluding VAT: £115,000,000
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2021/S 000-021685
IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/02/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 99
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 99
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
See Contracts Finder Notice for full supplier list
9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
UK
E-mail: supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 5 520 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The value provided in Section II.1.7 is only an estimate. We cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this Commercial Agreement.
As part of this contract award notice the following can be accessed at:
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed329648-8070-4338-8d2f-bfb70f78338f
1) Redacted Commercial Agreement
2) List of Successful Suppliers
3) Approved Customer list
4) Transparency Agenda
On 02/04/2014, Government introduced its Government Security Classifications (GSC) scheme which replaced Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All bidders were required to make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact this requirement. This link provides information on the GSC at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications
Cyber Essentials is a mandatory requirement for Central Government contracts which involve handling personal information or provide certain ICT products/services. Government is taking steps to reduce the levels of cyber security risk in its supply chain through the Cyber Essentials scheme. The scheme defines a set of controls which, when implemented, will provide organisations with basic protection from the most prevalent forms of threat coming from the internet. To participate in this procurement, bidders were required to demonstrate they comply with the technical requirements prescribed by Cyber Essentials, for services under and in connection with this procurement. CCS reserved the right to award a framework to any bidder whose final score was within 1% of the last position. For Lot 7, 13 suppliers were awarded a place as opposed to the number of 12 as was
originally stated in the Contract Notice and For Lot 10, 23 suppliers were awarded a place as opposed to the number of 20 as was originally stated in the Contract Notice that was published on 25/03/2022.
Places Awarded per Lot:
Lot 1 - Passenger Cars : 27
Lot 2 - Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles up to 7.5 Tonnes : 20
Lot 3 - Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicles including Chassis and Cabs : 9
Lot 4 - Bluelight Cars and Motorcycles : 21
Lot 5 - Bluelight Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles up to 7.5 Tonnes : 13
Lot 6 - Refuse Collection and other Waste Management Vehicles : 10
Lot 7 - Minibuses (up to 17 Seats), including Accessible and Patient Transport : 13
Lot 8 - Buses and Coaches (over 17 Seats) : 14
Lot 9 - Trailers and Mobile Units, including Health Screening, Events and Mobile Office Units) : 8
Lot 10 - Conversion of Bespoke and Specialist Vehicles : 23
This Contract Award Notice replaces the previous CAN issued on the 04/13/2023
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006304-2023
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
UK
E-mail: supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
UK
Telephone: +44 3450103503
E-mail: supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
22/07/2025