# Framework for the Hire of Light Commercial Vehicles and Tracking System

> Pre-procurement notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [GATESHEAD COUNCIL](/buyers/gateshead-council/contract-awards)
- Published: 4 July 2023
- Stage: pre_procurement
- Notice ID: 66a34f25-7933-4de6-ad6e-5ab69e43e698-653824
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37b13901-00fd-4658-af8e-7f4b1b9c5af3

## Description

Gateshead Council is seeking to engage a suitable Contractor to provide the Council with its requirements for vehicle hire for Light Commercial Vehicles \(LCVs\) \(up to 3\.5t\)\. The Council also requires a vehicle tracking system for the majority of these vehicles, as well as a small number of its own vehicles\. This framework will cover the Council's long term and short-term requirements over the next 36 months with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12-month periods\. We currently have 300\+ vehicles on hire\. All vehicles provided under this framework must: • be less than 5 years old for the duration of the Call-Off Contract, unless otherwise instructed by the Council • be supplied clean and tidy inside and out and be in good mechanical condition and fit for immediate use • conform to all current legal and statutory requirements for the duration of the Call-Off Contract • be fully VCA compliant as appropriate where conversion/modifications have been made • be speed limited to 56 miles per hour upon request • have a label near the fuel filling point indicating the type of fuel required\. The Council require the supplier to locate a minimum of 3 vehicles at Park Road Depot for ad hoc hire by the Council\. If the vehicles are not in use by the Council the Contractor can utilise them in their day-to-day business upon 24 hours' notice to the Council\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66a34f25-7933-4de6-ad6e-5ab69e43e698-653824)